Tuxedo Hydroelectric Dam

North Carolina — Henderson County — Green River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
RiverGreen River
Coordinates35.23360, -82.39930

Physical Characteristics

NID Height129 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length254 ft
NID Storage15,840 acre-ft
Max Storage15,840 acre-ft
Surface Area290 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNorthbrook Tuxedo, LLC
Other NameLake Summit 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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