Mother Earth Dam Upper

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Nearest CityBlantyre
River/StreamGash Creek
Coordinates35.30730, -82.64470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Length120 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJane Shuttleworth
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/04/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01375
Federal IDNC01375
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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