Mchan Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Nearest CityBryson City
River/StreamUT to Ocaunoluftee River
Coordinates35.45000, -83.38030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length225 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16 acre-ft
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJohn V McHan
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/23/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC04331
Federal IDNC04331
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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