Whitmire Lake Dam Lower

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
River/StreamBrasstown Creek
Coordinates35.02200, -84.00150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Length155 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge50 cfs

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC01262
Federal IDNC01262
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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