Whitney Dam

North Carolina — Swain County — Connelly Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
RiverConnelly Creek
Coordinates35.38660, -83.36810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length145 ft
NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHellbender, LLC
Other NameCloud Nine 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.

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