Thorpe

North Carolina — Jackson County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
Coordinates35.19727, -83.15476

Physical Characteristics

NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length900 ft
NID Storage67,100 acre-ft
Max Storage67,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,462 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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