Mcguire Lake Dam

North Carolina — Jackson County — UT to Wayehutta Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
RiverUT to Wayehutta Creek
Coordinates35.34260, -83.14670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length237 ft
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMichael S Saunders

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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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