Tuckasegee
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Tuckasegee, NC |
| River/Stream | West Fork Tuckasegee River |
| Coordinates | 35.23865, -83.12385 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 254 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 55 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 108,000 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 |