Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam

Farmers Branch· Haywood, North Carolina· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length134 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNC05865

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 16, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Smoky Mountain Santuary HOA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam?

Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam?

Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam is owned by Smoky Mountain Santuary HOA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam?

Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam last inspected?

Smoky Mountain Sanctuary Poa Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.