Kent Brown Dam
Kent Brown Dam is an earth dam located in McDowell County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Kent Brown Dam
The primary purpose of Kent Brown Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kent W Brown (private). It impounds the John's Creek near John's Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | John's Creek |
| River/Stream | John's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72750, -82.02660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kent W Brown |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03390 |
| Federal ID | NC03390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |