Mash Dam is an earth dam located in Ashe County, North Carolina, built in 2021. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. 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 Mash Dam
The primary purpose of Mash Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clay D Mash (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet. Completed in 2021, the structure is relatively new.
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 12/30/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Ashe |
| Coordinates | 36.42220, -81.48840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 2021 (5 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clay D Mash |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06575 |
| Federal ID | NC06575 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |