Dams in Mitchell County, North Carolina
15Total Dams
9High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Mitchell County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Deer Park Lake Dam at 81 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #1 | High | Satisfactory | 47 | Water Supply | |
| Red Hill Quartz Plant Dam | High | Satisfactory | 42 | Irrigation | 1997 |
| Strawberry Ridge Dam | High | Fair | 40 | Recreation | |
| Phillips Pond Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | |
| Swiss Pine Lake Dam | High | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Hawkins Sediment Basin 4 Dam | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Debris Control | 2009 |
| Spruce Pine Water Supply Dam #2 | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Water Supply | 1973 |
| Emerald Lake Dam | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | |
| Altapass Dam | High | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | |
| Deer Park Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 81 | Recreation | |
| Saylors Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | Irrigation | |
| Lowery Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 22 | Recreation | |
| Cotton Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | |
| Diamond Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 18 | Recreation | |
| Crystal Water Supply Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 59 | Water Supply | 2008 |