Thorpe
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Tuckasegee, NC |
| River/Stream | West Fork Tuckasegee River |
| Coordinates | 35.19727, -83.15476 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,462 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 61,400 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 |