Lake Coffey Dam
Lake Coffey Dam is an earth dam located in Watauga County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Coffey Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Coffey 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 Town Of Beech Mountain (local government). It impounds the Pond Creek near Kellerville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/23/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Nearest City | Kellerville |
| River/Stream | Pond Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.20520, -81.87590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Beech Mountain |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04652 |
| Federal ID | NC04652 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |