Sassafras Ridge Dam
Sassafras Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sassafras Ridge Dam
The primary purpose of Sassafras Ridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David L Cunningham (private).
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 201 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 0 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Coordinates | 35.10570, -83.04830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 201 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David L Cunningham |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05700 |
| Federal ID | NC05700 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |