Hurricane Lake Dam in North Carolina, located in Jackson County near Thorpe Lake, serves as a recreational site along Hurricane Creek.
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Humidity
This concrete dam, with a hydraulic height of 9.7 feet and a structural height of 11.7 feet, provides a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet for water activities in the area. The dam, completed at an unknown date, has a significant hazard potential but is currently not rated for its condition.
Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, Hurricane Lake Dam has undergone inspections in the past, with the last one conducted in March 2006. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. With its proximity to the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam's potential risk and management measures remain unclear. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hurricane Lake Dam offers a unique insight into the intersection of recreational infrastructure and natural hazard mitigation in North Carolina.
Dam Length |
180 |
River Or Stream |
Hurricane Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
8 |
Hydraulic Height |
9.7 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
11.7 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
12 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ralph Andrews County Park
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Van Hook Glade
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Van Hook Glade Campground
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Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
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Blue Valley Camp
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Burrells Ford
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Headwaters To Sloan'S Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Sloan'S Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Burrels Ford to Lick Log Branch (Section 1)
Ga/Nc State Line To 2 Miles Downriver