Wells Lake Dam Upper
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01150, -84.09650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wells Lake Estates POA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |