Frischholz Dam

North Carolina — Swain County — Grassy Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
RiverGrassy Branch
Coordinates35.41060, -83.53020

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length90 ft
NID Storage5 acre-ft
Max Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 26, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBarbara J Frischholz
Other NameDowns 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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