Tuxedo Hydroelectric Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityMelrose
River/StreamGreen River
Coordinates35.23360, -82.39930

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height129 ft
Dam Length254 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,840 acre-ft
Max Storage15,840 acre-ft
Surface Area290 acres
Drainage Area42 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthbrook Tuxedo, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00311
Federal IDNC00311
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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