Straight Fork Road Dam
Straight Fork Road Dam is a concrete dam located in Swain County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Straight Fork Road Dam
The primary purpose of Straight Fork Road Dam 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 Eastern Band Of Cherokee Indians (local government). It impounds the Straight Fork.
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 | Swain |
| River/Stream | Straight Fork |
| Coordinates | 35.57900, -83.24230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07328 |
| Federal ID | NC07328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |