Sweetgrass Dam
North Carolina — Watauga County — Boone Fork
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River | Boone Fork |
| Coordinates | 36.12770, -81.74050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| NID Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 5, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2008 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Riverside Association Management |
| Other Name | Appalachian Crest Dam, Broyhill Dam |
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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.