Lucy's Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Graham County, North Carolina, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 29 ft29 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 65% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lucy's Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Lucy's Branch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Snowbird, LLC (private). It impounds the Lucy's Branch near Santeetlah.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | Santeetlah |
| River/Stream | Lucy's Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.22570, -83.96800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 95 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Snowbird, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02646 |
| Federal ID | NC02646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |