Cheoah Valley Dam
North Carolina — Swain County — Alken Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain |
| River | Alken Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.46170, -83.92380 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 154 ft |
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Dick Holdings, LLC |
| Other Name | Shuler Lake Dam |
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.