Lake Junaluska Dam
North Carolina — Haywood County — Richland Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| River | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52740, -82.96330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 13, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1913 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc. |
Location Map
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.