Schmehl Dam

North Carolina — Swain County — Tuckaseegee River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
RiverTuckaseegee River
Coordinates35.43930, -83.36770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 3, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJeremy T Sims

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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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