Appalachian Ski Mountain Lake Dam
North Carolina — Watauga County — Payne Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River | Payne Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.17570, -81.66300 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 2, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Appalachian Ski Mountain, Inc. |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.