Hanks Dam

North Carolina, Jackson County, Fowler Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
RiverFowler Creek
Coordinates35.08760, -83.08730

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length110 ft
NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 28, 2026
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerChattooga Forest Association, Inc.

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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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