Upper Tanglewood Dam

North Carolina — Cherokee County — Valley River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
RiverValley River
Coordinates35.11860, -84.02540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length235 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTanglewood Forest, Inc.
Other NameBlatt Dam

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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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