Bryson

North Carolina — Swain County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Coordinates35.44553, -83.37494

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length341 ft
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC

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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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