Cedar Cliff - Spillway

North Carolina — Jackson County — East Fork Tuckasegee River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
RiverEast Fork Tuckasegee River
Coordinates35.25335, -83.10027

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length25 ft
NID Storage6,200 acre-ft
Max Storage6,200 acre-ft
Surface Area121 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
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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