Price Lake Dam At C.P. Mi.296.7

Watauga County, North Carolina (near BLOWING ROCK)

River/Stream: BOONE FORK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
36 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-04-02

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00254
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.13881, -81.73149
Age
62 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.