Pied Piper Dam Lower

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityHothouse
River/StreamPersimmon Creek
Coordinates35.02870, -84.19840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge370 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTarmachan De Land Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01256
Federal IDNC01256
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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