Mountain Lake Dam

North Carolina — Alleghany County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlleghany
Coordinates36.54310, -80.98050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage746 acre-ft
Max Storage746 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMountain Lake Property Owners Assc., 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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