Rosasco Lake Dam Upper

North Carolina — Watauga County — Bairds Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
RiverBairds Creek
Coordinates36.22060, -81.77610

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length129 ft
NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 2, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerValle Cay Property Owners Assc., Inc.
Other NameDexter Lake Dam

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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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