Vitale Orchard Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Nearest CityAddington Mill
River/StreamUT to N. Fork Skeenah Creek
Coordinates35.12086, -83.42466

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Length318 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,775 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLouis Vitale
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00158
Federal IDNC00158
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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