Hatfield Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 155 ft long. 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 Hatfield Dam
The primary purpose of Hatfield Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Michael C White (private). It impounds the Setser Branch near Franklin.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/08/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Setser Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.13240, -83.41420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Michael C White |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03352 |
| Federal ID | NC03352 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |