Laurel Lake Dam
North Carolina — Watauga County — N. Fork Laurel Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River | N. Fork Laurel Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.17080, -81.52820 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 3, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Powder Horn Mountain Property Owners Association |
| Other Name | Horne Dam |
Location Map
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.