Nw International Dam is an earth dam located in Yancey County, North Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 88 ft88 ft tall and 327 ft long, taller than 97% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Nw International Dam
Nw International Dam is a dam in Yancey, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Covia Corporation (private). It impounds the Toe River near Green Mountain.
The dam stands 88 feet tall and stretches 327 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 01/14/2021.
At 88 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Yancey |
| Nearest City | Green Mountain |
| River/Stream | Toe River |
| Coordinates | 35.96670, -82.28330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 88 ft |
| Dam Length | 327 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Covia Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01392 |
| Federal ID | NC01392 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |