Waynesville Water Supply Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Nearest CityHazelwood
River/StreamAllen Creek
Coordinates35.42510, -83.00960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height142 ft
Dam Length870 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,660 acre-ft
Max Storage3,660 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge18,878 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Waynesville
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01270
Federal IDNC01270
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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