White Oak Creek Dam

North Carolina — Macon County — White Oak Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
RiverWhite Oak Creek
Coordinates35.22888, -83.63183

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length115 ft
NID Storage126,000 acre-ft
Max Storage126,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,605 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 14, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy

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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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