Upper Ridge Cove Dam
Upper Ridge Cove Dam is a concrete dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Upper Ridge Cove Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Ridge Cove Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bernard Lanigan (private). It impounds the Ut To Chattooga River near Ford, Ga.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 183 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2021.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Ford, Ga |
| River/Stream | Ut To Chattooga River |
| Coordinates | 35.10560, -83.13710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bernard Lanigan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01296 |
| Federal ID | NC01296 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |