Wilbur Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carter |
| Nearest City | ELIZABETHTON |
| River/Stream | WATAUGA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.34123, -82.12639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 376 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 873 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 873 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 595 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 480 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 39,040 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TVA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |