Burgess Lake Dam

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Nearest CityWhittier
River/StreamCullowhee Creek
Coordinates35.44680, -83.32870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length255 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJohn L Burgess
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection03/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01303
Federal IDNC01303
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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