Lake Junaluska Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52740, -82.96330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,755 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 63 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,245 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |