Richard Allen Dam

North Carolina — Cherokee County — Laurel Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
RiverLaurel Branch
Coordinates35.14410, -84.29710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length125 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGarcher of Vero Beach, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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