Different Drum Lake Dam

Baird Creek· Watauga, North Carolina· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Different Drum Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length106 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
NID IDNC01525

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: November 19, 2020
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Little Bavaria Property Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Different Drum Lake Dam?

Different Drum Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Different Drum Lake Dam?

Different Drum Lake Dam is owned by Little Bavaria Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Different Drum Lake Dam?

Different Drum Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Different Drum Lake Dam last inspected?

Different Drum Lake Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.