Cedar Cliff
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Tuckasegee, NC |
| River/Stream | East Fork Tuckasegee River |
| Coordinates | 35.25340, -83.09930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 173 ft |
| Dam Height | 173 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 81 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |