Chetola Lake Dam
North Carolina — Watauga County — Middle Fork Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River | Middle Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.13870, -81.67060 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 26, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | RSK Mountain Resort, LLC |
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.