Bryson
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain |
| Nearest City | Ela |
| River/Stream | Oconaluftee |
| Coordinates | 35.44553, -83.37494 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Multi-Arch |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 341 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 188 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 118,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |