Fontana Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | TAPOCO |
| River/Stream | LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.45260, -83.80477 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 480 ft |
| Dam Height | 455 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,552,689 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,552,689 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,370,253 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10,290 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,571 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 189,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |