Andrews Water Supply Dam
Andrews Water Supply Dam is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, North Carolina, built in 1986. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Andrews Water Supply Dam
The primary purpose of Andrews Water Supply Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Andrews (local government). It impounds the Dan Holland Creek near Andrews.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 463 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/03/2024.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | Andrews |
| River/Stream | Dan Holland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.21779, -83.84332 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 463 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Andrews |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02104 |
| Federal ID | NC02104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |