Muddy Creek Dam #15

North Carolina, McDowell County, Allen Mill Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
RiverAllen Mill Creek
Coordinates35.61490, -81.88830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length370 ft
NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 13, 2023
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMcDowell Soil & Water Conservation District
Other NameCook 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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