Pied Piper Dam Lower
North Carolina — Cherokee County — Persimmon Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | Persimmon Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02870, -84.19840 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 3, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Tarmachan De Land Trust |
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.