Tuckasegee

North Carolina — Jackson County — West Fork Tuckasegee River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJackson
RiverWest Fork Tuckasegee River
Coordinates35.23865, -83.12385

Physical Characteristics

NID Height64 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length254 ft
NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 27, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeArch
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy
Other NameLittle Glenville

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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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