Mead Lake
North Carolina — Jackson County — WOLF CREEK
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| River | WOLF CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.26744, -82.96925 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 28, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Other Name | Balsam Lake 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.