Frady Cove Estates Dam
Frady Cove Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina, built in 1969. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Frady Cove Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Frady Cove Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David K Jones (private). It impounds the Blake Branch near Dillsboro.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 82 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2025.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Dillsboro |
| River/Stream | Blake Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.32100, -83.23680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 82 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David K Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01225 |
| Federal ID | NC01225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |