Lora Young Dam

North Carolina — Transylvania County — Upper Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
RiverUpper Creek
Coordinates35.13050, -82.75940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage210 acre-ft
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerEast Fork Lake Property, 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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