Pied Piper Dam Upper, located in Hiawassee Village, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
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Completed in 1973, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, with a length of 220 feet and a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet. Despite its modest size, this dam poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment, last conducted in 2017.
The dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources, Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures. While the dam's primary purpose is recreation, its location on the Persimmon Creek-Trib stream underscores its importance in managing water resources in the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 650 cubic feet per second, Pied Piper Dam Upper plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply management for Cherokee County.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, keeping an eye on the maintenance and condition assessment of Pied Piper Dam Upper is vital for understanding its role in the local ecosystem and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities. The dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human recreational activities and the need for sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands.
Year Completed |
1973 |
Dam Length |
220 |
River Or Stream |
Persimmon Creek-Trib |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
15 |
Ocoee River At Copperhill
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301cfs |
Valley River At Tomotla
|
268cfs |
Toccoa River Near Dial
|
279cfs |
Nottely River Near Blairsville
|
115cfs |
Tellico River At Tellico Plains
|
178cfs |
Cartecay River Near Ellijay
|
181cfs |
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Poteete Creek
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Hanging Dog
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Morganton Point
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Morganton Point Campground
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