Apalachia Dam
North Carolina — Cherokee County
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Coordinates | 35.16786, -84.29547 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,308 ft |
| NID Storage | 63,456 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63,456 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1943 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | TVA |
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.