Wells Lake Dam Upper
North Carolina — Cherokee County — Cane Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River | Cane Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.01150, -84.09650 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 21, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Wells Lake Estates POA, Inc. |
| Other Name | Harold Wells Upper 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.