Lake Charles Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Nearest CityFranklin
River/StreamUT to Tessentee Creek
Coordinates35.07880, -83.35780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length287 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16 acre-ft
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerPatrick WIlliams
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01388
Federal IDNC01388
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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