Robert Mosely Dam
Robert Mosely Dam is an earth dam located in Graham County, North Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Robert Mosely Dam
The primary purpose of Robert Mosely Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cross Creek Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Cheoah River near Tapoco.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 years old.
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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 03/27/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | Tapoco |
| River/Stream | Cheoah River |
| Coordinates | 35.35230, -83.84170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 132 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cross Creek Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02648 |
| Federal ID | NC02648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |