Lake Junaluska Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
River/StreamRichland Creek
Coordinates35.52740, -82.96330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length725 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,720 acre-ft
Max Storage7,720 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,755 acre-ft
Surface Area195 acres
Drainage Area63 sq mi
Max Discharge9,245 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Junaluska Assembly, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/13/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00187
Federal IDNC00187
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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