Widenhouse Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Nearest CityBryson City
River/StreamGalbraith Creek
Coordinates35.44590, -83.40660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length185 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7 acre-ft
Max Storage7 acre-ft
Normal Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerErnest Widenhouse
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04330
Federal IDNC04330
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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