Appalachian Ski Mountain Lake Dam

Watauga County, North Carolina (near Boone)

River/Stream: Payne Branch

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
160 ft
Reservoir Storage
24 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
528 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-10-02

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01228
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.17570, -81.66300
Age
45 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.