Sugar Mountain Dam
North Carolina — Avery County — Flattop Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| River | Flattop Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.13040, -81.85490 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 15, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, LLC |
| Other Name | Snow Lake 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.