South Mountain State Park Dam

Burke County, North Carolina (near Morganton)

River/Stream: Clear Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
57 ft
Dam Length
1,500 ft
Reservoir Storage
610 acre-ft
Year Completed
1950
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
8,296 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-01-08

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00092
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.64060, -81.75150
Age
76 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.