Whitmire Lake Dam Lower

North Carolina — Cherokee County — Brasstown Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
RiverBrasstown Creek
Coordinates35.02200, -84.00150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length155 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 25, 2012
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWhitmire Family Farm Land, Inc.

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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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