Mission

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyClay
Nearest CityMission
River/StreamHiwassee River
Coordinates35.06460, -83.92610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length397 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage282 acre-ft
Max Storage282 acre-ft
Normal Storage282 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area292 sq mi
Max Discharge34,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/19/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00348
Federal IDNC00348
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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