Sapphire Lake Upper Dam
North Carolina — Jackson County — Nix Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| River | Nix Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.10700, -83.02550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 7, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1922 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Sapphire Properties, LP |
Location Map
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.