Ravenel Lake Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — Cullasaja River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverCullasaja River
Coordinates35.08180, -83.16510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length31,510 ft
NID Storage185 acre-ft
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 27, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRavenel Lake Association, Inc
Other NameCullasaja Club Dam

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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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