Emerald Lake Golf Course Dam

North Carolina — Union County — Paddle Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyUnion
RiverPaddle Branch
Coordinates35.14130, -80.61090

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length396 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTournament Drive Investors, LLC
Other NameMitchells 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.

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