Persimmon Creek
Persimmon Creek is a concrete dam located in Cherokee County, North Carolina, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Persimmon Creek
The primary purpose of Persimmon Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Persimmon Creek near See Remarks.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,140 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/22/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | See Remarks |
| River/Stream | Persimmon Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.06844, -84.16653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Max Discharge | 14,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00631 |
| Federal ID | NC00631 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |