Santeetlah
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | Cocran Creek Road Village |
| River/Stream | Cheoah |
| Coordinates | 35.37720, -83.87670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 216 ft |
| Dam Height | 192 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,054 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 207,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 207,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,884 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 152,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (ARO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |