East Fork (Tannasee Creek) - Saddle Dike Fuse Plug
North Carolina — Jackson County — East Fork Tuckasegee
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| River | East Fork Tuckasegee |
| Coordinates | 35.21148, -83.00082 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 24, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| 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.