Wayne Wells Dam

North Carolina — Cherokee County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Coordinates35.10870, -84.00170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length160 ft
NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerJacob C London

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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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