Persimmon Creek
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | SEE REMARKS |
| River/Stream | PERSIMMON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.06844, -84.16653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Max Discharge | 14,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |