Vitale Orchard Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — UT to N. Fork Skeenah Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverUT to N. Fork Skeenah Creek
Coordinates35.12086, -83.42466

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length318 ft
NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 28, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLouis Vitale

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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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