Rhodhiss
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Caldwell |
| Nearest City | Rhodhiss, NC |
| River/Stream | Catawba |
| Coordinates | 35.77310, -81.43797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27,570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27,570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27,570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3,515 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |