Brushy Creek Dam #8
Brushy Creek Dam #8 is an other dam located in Avery County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brushy Creek Dam #8
Brushy Creek Dam #8 is a dam in Avery, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Sibelco North America, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To North Toe River near Spruce Pine.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,717 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Avery |
| Nearest City | Spruce Pine |
| River/Stream | Ut To North Toe River |
| Coordinates | 35.93930, -81.99570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,717 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Sibelco North America, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01852 |
| Federal ID | NC01852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |