Paddy Creek Chute Spillway

Burke County, North Carolina (near Glen Alpine, NC)

River/Stream: Linville River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
1 ft
Dam Length
150 ft
Reservoir Storage
288,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1919
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
92,866 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-17

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
NC06523
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.73817, -81.84443
Age
107 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.