Cheoah
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | Tapoco |
| River/Stream | Little Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.44840, -83.93660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 236 ft |
| Dam Height | 214 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,767 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,608 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 225,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Energy Group (ARO) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |