Dams in Swain County, North Carolina
16Total Dams
9High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Swain County, North Carolina
Swain County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 9 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Swain County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Bryson City Water Supply Dam at 75 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson City Water Supply Dam | High | Fair | 75 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Cheoah Valley Dam | High | Poor | 48 | Recreation | 1956 |
| Bryson | High | Fair | 45 | Hydroelectric | 1925 |
| Schmehl Dam | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | |
| Widenhouse Dam | High | Poor | 31 | Recreation | |
| Whitney Dam | High | Fair | 31 | Recreation | |
| Lott Dam | High | Poor | 23 | Recreation | 1980 |
| Frischholz Dam | High | Poor | 19 | Recreation | |
| Crimmins Dam | High | Poor | 14 | Recreation | |
| Lowenstein Dam | Significant | Fair | 25 | Recreation | |
| Sossamon Dam | Significant | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1957 |
| Mchan Dam | Significant | Poor | 20 | Recreation | |
| Willard Woody Dam | Significant | Fair | 15 | Recreation | |
| Straight Fork Road Dam | Significant | 0 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | ||
| Maness Dam | Low | Fair | 39 | Recreation | |
| Raven Fork Diversionary Dam | Low | Poor | 26 | Other | 1933 |