White Oak Creek Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Nantahala |
| River/Stream | White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22888, -83.63183 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,605 acres |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |