Richard Wood Lower Dam

North Carolina — Jackson County — UT to Chattooga River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
RiverUT to Chattooga River
Coordinates35.10290, -83.13070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length199 ft
NID Storage35 acre-ft
Max Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 20, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBernard Lanigan

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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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