Triangle Dam, also known as Secrest Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Heaton, North Carolina, along Curtis Creek.
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With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 19.5 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, providing a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, covers a surface area of 1 acre and has a hazard potential rated as high with a poor condition assessment as of January 2013.
Despite not being state-regulated, Triangle Dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in January 2013. Its location in Avery County, North Carolina, poses potential risks that call for effective emergency preparedness measures. While specific risk assessments and management measures are not detailed in the available data, enthusiasts of water resources and climate change may find Triangle Dam an intriguing site to study in relation to its environmental impact and resilience to natural disasters.
Dam Length |
200 |
River Or Stream |
Curtis Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
19.5 |
Nid Storage |
10 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
22 |
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| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Mountain View Motorcycle Campground
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Mountaineer shelter
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Profile
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Upper Laurel Fork
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Attic Window
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