Cheoah Valley Dam

North Carolina — Swain County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Coordinates35.46170, -83.92380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length154 ft
NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerDick Holdings, LLC

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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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