Drake Dam

North Carolina, Henderson County, UT to Finley Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
RiverUT to Finley Creek
Coordinates35.29200, -82.49850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPatricia R Drake

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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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