Sapphire Lake Lower Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Nearest CitySapphire
River/StreamHorsepasture River
Coordinates35.10820, -83.01200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length145 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSapphire Properties, LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01201
Federal IDNC01201
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Hogback Dam 0.6 mi High Intermont Dam 0.6 mi High Sapphire Lake Upper Dam 0.8 mi Significant Sapphire Valley Golf Course Dam 1.3 mi High Fairfield Lake Dam 1.7 mi High Sapphire Lakes G & T Dam #1 1.7 mi High Meadows Lake Dam 1.7 mi Significant Sassafras Ridge Dam 2.1 mi Significant Sapphire Lower Dam 2.3 mi Low Silver Springs Dam 3.0 mi High