Whitmire Lake Dam Upper

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
River/StreamBrasstown Creek
Coordinates35.02230, -84.00460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length185 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage36 acre-ft
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge30 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWhitmire Family Farm Land, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/25/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01261
Federal IDNC01261
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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