Skomp Dam

North Carolina — Cherokee County — Gold Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCherokee
RiverGold Branch
Coordinates35.01310, -84.08940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length335 ft
NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 3, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMaggie W Skomp
Other NameBrewer 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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