Bird Lake Dam

Jackson County, North Carolina (near Whittier)

River/Stream: UT to Tuckaseigee River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
160 ft
Reservoir Storage
15 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2014-03-26

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

Loading map...

Quick Stats

NID ID
NC04874
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.42470, -83.34630

Nearby Dams

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.