Cheoah Valley Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Nearest CityChilhowee
River/StreamAlken Branch
Coordinates35.46170, -83.92380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Length154 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Max Discharge620 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDick Holdings, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01716
Federal IDNC01716
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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