Town Of Sylva Water Supply Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Nearest CitySylva
River/StreamDills Branch
Coordinates35.40870, -83.19920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length560 ft
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage17 acre-ft
Max Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Sylva
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC06111
Federal IDNC06111
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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