East Fork (tannasee Creek) - Dam, Gated Spillway And 2 Fuseplugs

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Nearest CityTuckasegee, NC
River/StreamEast Fork Tuckasegee
Coordinates35.21384, -83.00294

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,340 acre-ft
Max Storage1,340 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,340 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Max Discharge70,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDuke Energy
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC06526
Federal IDNC00335S002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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