Muddy Creek Dam #19

North Carolina — McDowell County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Coordinates35.59170, -81.88100

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length569 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBoy Scouts of America, Mecklenburg County Council

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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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