Mcentire Dam
Mcentire Dam is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mcentire Dam
The primary purpose of Mcentire Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Shirley Mcentire (private). It impounds the Crooked Creek near Marion.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 252 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 01/31/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Marion |
| River/Stream | Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.59660, -82.16280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 252 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Shirley McEntire |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03381 |
| Federal ID | NC03381 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |