Raven Fork Diversionary Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Nearest CityCherokee
River/StreamRaven Fork/Oconaluftee River
Coordinates35.57667, -83.26050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length52 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage317 acre-ft
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNC07934
Federal IDNC07934
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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