Chatuge Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3
North Carolina — Clay County — HIWASSEE RIVER
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Clay |
| River | HIWASSEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.02548, -83.77574 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| NID Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | — |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 9, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | TVA |
| Other Name | Chatuge Lake |
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.