Skomp Dam
North Carolina, Cherokee County, Gold Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | Gold Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.01310, -84.08940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | - |
| Dam Length | 335 ft |
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 19, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Maggie W Skomp |
| Other Name | Brewer 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.