White Oak Creek Dam

Macon County, North Carolina (near Nantahala)

River/Stream: White Oak Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
115 ft
Reservoir Storage
126,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1942
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
460 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-06-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC06494
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.22888, -83.63183
Age
84 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.