Sunset Drive Dam is an earth dam located in Macon County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialSignificantFailure could cause major damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
About Sunset Drive Dam
The primary purpose of Sunset Drive Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jennifer a Cayer (private). It impounds the Ut to Jarrett Creek.
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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| River/Stream | Ut to Jarrett Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16730, -83.64500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jennifer a Cayer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06694 |
| Federal ID | NC06694 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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