Santeetlah

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGraham
Nearest CityCocran Creek Road Village
River/StreamCheoah
Coordinates35.37720, -83.87670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height216 ft
Dam Height192 ft
Dam Length1,054 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage207,000 acre-ft
Max Storage207,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage160,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,884 acres
Drainage Area176 sq mi
Max Discharge152,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Energy Group (ARO)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00392
Federal IDNC00392
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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