Fox Mountain Lake Dam

Iredell County, North Carolina (near New Hope)

River/Stream: Rocky Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
57 ft
Dam Length
260 ft
Reservoir Storage
180 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,845 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-12-02

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NC00155
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.00390, -81.00270
Age
71 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.