Left Whitesell Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamBuffalo Creek
Coordinates36.13470, -79.59800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length720 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,484 acre-ft
Max Storage1,484 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,320 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge248 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
OwnerLinda H. Little Revocable Inter Vivos Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00673
Federal IDNC00673
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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