Whitmire Lake Dam Upper
North Carolina — Cherokee County — Brasstown Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | Brasstown Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02230, -84.00460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 185 ft |
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 25, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Whitmire Family Farm Land, Inc. |
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.