Hiwassee Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Nearest City | RELIANCE |
| River/Stream | HIWASSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.15152, -84.17756 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 307 ft |
| Dam Height | 248 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 471,954 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 471,954 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 398,583 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,870 acres |
| Drainage Area | 968 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 149,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |