Snow Lake Dam

North Carolina — Avery County — King Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
RiverKing Creek
Coordinates36.19070, -81.87470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length225 ft
NID Storage6 acre-ft
Max Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 15, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBeech Mountain Resort, 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.

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