Bear Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Tuckasegee, NC |
| River/Stream | East Fork Tuckasegee River |
| Coordinates | 35.24140, -83.07240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 215 ft |
| Dam Height | 215 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 476 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 181,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |