Santeetlah

Graham County, North Carolina (near Cocran Creek Road Village)

River/Stream: Cheoah

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
216 ft
Dam Length
1,054 ft
Reservoir Storage
207,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1928
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
152,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2022-07-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00392
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.37720, -83.87670
Age
98 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.