Trout Lake Dam
North Carolina — Watauga County — Laurel Fork Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River | Laurel Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.16920, -81.51640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 2, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Powder Horn Mountain Property Owners Association |
| Other Name | Powder Horne Mountain 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.