Watauga Vista Dam

Macon County, North Carolina (near Watauga)

River/Stream: Watauga Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
167 ft
Reservoir Storage
31 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
808 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-03-28

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
NC01365
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.24900, -83.31110
Age
58 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.