Wells Lake Dam Lower

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
River/StreamGold Branch
Coordinates35.00630, -84.10040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length310 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage275 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Max Discharge340 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWells Lake Estates POA, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02106
Federal IDNC02106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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