A. G. Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 A. G. Smith Dam
The primary purpose of A. G. Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Scotts Creek near Sylva.
The dam stands 18 feet tall.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/30/1991. That was over 35 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Sylva |
| River/Stream | Scotts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.41170, -83.22390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/1991 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03174 |
| Federal ID | NC03174 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |