Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Lower
Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, North Carolina, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Lower is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Roni Clark (private). It impounds the Ut To Potato Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 694 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Ut To Potato Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.03460, -84.31510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 694 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Roni Clark |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05760 |
| Federal ID | NC05760 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |