Cascade Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Little River |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.21890, -82.63950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,304 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,304 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,778 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Cascade Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |