Mchan Dam
North Carolina — Swain County — UT to Ocaunoluftee River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain |
| River | UT to Ocaunoluftee River |
| Coordinates | 35.45000, -83.38030 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 23, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | John V McHan |
Location Map
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.