Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Upper
Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Cherokee County, North Carolina, built in 2004. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Wilderness Creek Falls Dam Upper is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Timber Ridge Poa Of Murphy, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Wolf Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 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 12/13/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| River/Stream | Ut To Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02280, -84.31150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Timber Ridge POA of Murphy, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05762 |
| Federal ID | NC05762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |