Cranberry Dam

North Carolina — Avery County — Cranberry Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
RiverCranberry Creek
Coordinates36.14250, -81.97000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length408 ft
NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 13, 2006
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerState of North Carolina, State Property Office

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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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