Old Fort Water Supply Dam
Old Fort Water Supply Dam is a concrete dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Old Fort Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Old Fort Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Peele Family, Llc (private). It impounds the Mill Creek near Old Fort.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.
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 02/05/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Old Fort |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.64350, -82.20940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Peele Family, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03384 |
| Federal ID | NC03384 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |