Mother Earth Dam Lower
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Blantyre |
| River/Stream | Gash Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30280, -82.63580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jane Shuttleworth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |