Wheeler Dam

North Carolina — Madison County — Crooked Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMadison
RiverCrooked Creek
Coordinates35.86400, -82.46340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length285 ft
NID Storage15 acre-ft
Max Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 1, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRobert M McGraw

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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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