South Mountain State Park Dam

North Carolina — Burke County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBurke
Coordinates35.64060, -81.75150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

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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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