Westgate Plaza Dam
Westgate Plaza Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, North Carolina, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Westgate Plaza Dam
The primary purpose of Westgate Plaza Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Roller Mill, Llc (private). It impounds the Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 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. 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 12/20/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Cartoogechaye Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16240, -83.39840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Roller Mill, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03357 |
| Federal ID | NC03357 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |