East Fork (Tannasee Creek) - Dam, Gated Spillway and 2 Fuseplugs

Jackson County, North Carolina (near Tuckasegee, NC)

River/Stream: East Fork Tuckasegee

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
165 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,340 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
70,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-24

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NC06526
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.21384, -83.00294
Age
71 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.