Vitale Orchard Dam

Macon County, North Carolina (near Addington Mill)

River/Stream: UT to N. Fork Skeenah Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
45 ft
Dam Length
318 ft
Reservoir Storage
54 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,775 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-03-28

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00158
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.12086, -83.42466
Age
61 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.