Bear Creek - Gated Spillway and 2 Fuseplugs
North Carolina — Jackson County — East Fork Tuckasegee River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| River | East Fork Tuckasegee River |
| Coordinates | 35.24259, -83.07210 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| NID Storage | 34,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 34,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 476 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 25, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
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.