Muddy Creek Dam #19
North Carolina — McDowell County — Hopper Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| River | Hopper Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59170, -81.88100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 569 ft |
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 13, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America, Mecklenburg County Council |
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.