Raven Fork Diversionary Dam

North Carolina — Swain County — Raven Fork/Oconaluftee River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
RiverRaven Fork/Oconaluftee River
Coordinates35.57667, -83.26050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length52 ft
NID Storage317 acre-ft
Max Storage317 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA
Other NameRavens Fork Mill 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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