Queens Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Nantahala |
| River/Stream | Queens Creek, Nantahala River |
| Coordinates | 35.27566, -83.65662 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Height | 78 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |