Wayne Wells Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Nearest CityMurphy
River/StreamPalmer Branch
Coordinates35.10870, -84.00170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Length160 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Max Discharge120 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJacob C London
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02100
Federal IDNC02100
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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