Tuxedo Saddle Dam
Tuxedo Saddle Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tuxedo Saddle Dam
The primary purpose of Tuxedo Saddle Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Northbrook Carolina Hydro Ii, Llc (private). It impounds the Green River.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 42 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Green River |
| Coordinates | 35.23250, -82.39890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,840 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,840 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05974 |
| Federal ID | NC05974 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |