Wolf Creek
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Tuckasegee, NC |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22160, -83.00005 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 178 ft |
| Dam Height | 175 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |