Whitley Lake Dam
North Carolina — Greene County — Bear Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Greene |
| River | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.40490, -77.80460 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 907 ft |
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 15, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Leslie R Whitted |
| Other Name | Bear Creek WS Dam #11 |
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.