Austin Dam is an earth dam located in Watauga County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 50 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Austin Dam
The primary purpose of Austin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Laura D Mallard (private). It impounds the Trivette Branch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/07/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| River/Stream | Trivette Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.25670, -81.69950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Laura D Mallard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04657 |
| Federal ID | NC04657 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |