Wells Upper (west) Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
River/StreamGold Branch
Coordinates35.01640, -84.09860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length423 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22 acre-ft
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWells Lake Estates POA, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/23/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC06104
Federal IDNC06104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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