Muddy Creek Dam
North Carolina — McDowell County — Muddy Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| River | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59590, -81.86780 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 6, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Boy Scouts of America, Mecklenburg County Council |
| Other Name | Boy Scouts of America 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.