Sequoyah Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — Cullasaja River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverCullasaja River
Coordinates35.06750, -83.22490

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length194 ft
NID Storage2,376 acre-ft
Max Storage2,376 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 20, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Highlands

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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