Hiwassee Dam
North Carolina — Cherokee County
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cherokee |
| Coordinates | 35.15152, -84.17756 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 307 ft |
| Dam Height | 248 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,376 ft |
| NID Storage | 471,954 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 471,954 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,870 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1.25 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| 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.