Richard Allen Dam

Cherokee County, North Carolina (near Reliance, TN)

River/Stream: Laurel Branch

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
125 ft
Reservoir Storage
25 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-12

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC02107
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.14410, -84.29710
Age
45 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.