Atagahi Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Connestee Falls |
| River/Stream | Carson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.15488, -82.71870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 88 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Connestee Falls POA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |