Lake Wanteska Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Powellton |
| River/Stream | Lower Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.14800, -82.76760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 406 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Connestee Falls POA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |