Ravenel Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Highlands |
| River/Stream | Cullasaja River |
| Coordinates | 35.08180, -83.16510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 31,510 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ravenel Lake Association, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |