Lake Junaluska Dam

North Carolina, Haywood County, Richland Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
RiverRichland Creek
Coordinates35.52740, -82.96330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length725 ft
NID Storage7,720 acre-ft
Max Storage7,720 acre-ft
Surface Area195 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 10, 2025
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Junaluska Assembly, Inc.

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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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