Lake Tahoma Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | McDowell |
| Nearest City | Pleasant Gardens |
| River/Stream | Buck Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72330, -82.07980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 308 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,790 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 163 acres |
| Drainage Area | 23 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Buck Creek Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |