Walters
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Pigeon |
| Coordinates | 35.69490, -83.05060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 208 ft |
| Dam Height | 185 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 359 acres |
| Drainage Area | 455 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |