Grandfather Mountain Dam

Avery County, North Carolina (near Linville)

River/Stream: Linville River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
1,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
625 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,384 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-22

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00279
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.09660, -81.85390
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.