Widenhouse Dam

North Carolina — Swain County — Galbraith Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
RiverGalbraith Creek
Coordinates35.44590, -83.40660

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage7 acre-ft
Max Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 24, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerErnest Widenhouse

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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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