Sapphire Lake Upper Dam

Jackson County, North Carolina (near Sapphire)

River/Stream: Nix Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
258 ft
Reservoir Storage
70 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-03-07

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NC00201
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.10700, -83.02550
Age
104 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.