Apalachia Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | TURTLETOWN |
| River/Stream | HIWASSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.16786, -84.29547 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,308 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63,456 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63,456 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55,524 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,018 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 164,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |