Sapphire Lake Upper Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Nearest CitySapphire
River/StreamNix Creek
Coordinates35.10700, -83.02550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length258 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSapphire Properties, LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00201
Federal IDNC00201
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Sapphire Lake Lower Dam 0.8 mi Significant Sapphire Valley Golf Course Dam 0.8 mi High Hogback Dam 0.9 mi High Meadows Lake Dam 1.1 mi Significant Fairfield Lake Dam 1.1 mi High Sassafras Ridge Dam 1.3 mi Significant Intermont Dam 1.3 mi High Silver Springs Dam 2.3 mi High Sapphire Lakes G & T Dam #1 2.5 mi High Sapphire Lower Dam 3.0 mi Low