Brushy Creek Dam 6a, located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, is a crucial structure along the North Toe River-Tr with a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 31.5 feet.
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This earth dam, standing at 982 feet in length, serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other," with a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is rated as high, although its condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in March 2001.
Despite being a non-Federal dam with no state regulations or permitting requirements, Brushy Creek Dam 6a plays a significant role in water resource management in Avery County. Its normal storage capacity is 42 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3.7 acres. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, with no emergency action plan in place. While the dam's risk assessment and management measures are not specified in the available data, its importance in the local water infrastructure is evident through its critical location and high hazard potential.
Dam Length |
982 |
River Or Stream |
North Toe River-Tr |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Nid Storage |
47 |
Structural Height |
31.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
32 |
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75cfs |
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89cfs |
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|
173cfs |
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|
121cfs |
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|
62cfs |
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|
24cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Linville Falls
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Linville Falls - Blue Ridge Parkway
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Linville Falls Campground
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Buck Hill Campground
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Saylor Lake RV Park
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Lil Rock Creek Campground
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