Sloop Lake Dam
Sloop Lake Dam is an other dam located in Avery County, North Carolina, built in 1922. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sloop Lake Dam
Sloop Lake Dam is a dam in Avery, North Carolina. The dam is owned by William M Sloop (private). It impounds the Linville River near Crossnore.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 222 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/13/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Nearest City | Crossnore |
| River/Stream | Linville River |
| Coordinates | 36.01090, -81.92350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 222 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | William M Sloop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01236 |
| Federal ID | NC01236 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |