Ticoa Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Nearest CityDunns Rock
River/StreamBatson Creek
Coordinates35.15810, -82.73390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height90 ft
Dam Length728 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,435 acre-ft
Max Storage2,435 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,850 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge4,400 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerConnestee Falls POA, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00199
Federal IDNC00199
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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