Cheoah

North Carolina — Graham County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGraham
Coordinates35.44840, -83.93660

Physical Characteristics

NID Height236 ft
Dam Height214 ft
Dam Length750 ft
NID Storage42,000 acre-ft
Max Storage42,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,767 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBrookfield Renewable Energy Group (ARO)

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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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