Upper Tanglewood Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityMurphy
River/StreamValley River
Coordinates35.11860, -84.02540

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length235 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge520 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTanglewood Forest, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/21/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01263
Federal IDNC01263
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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