White Oak Creek Dam
White Oak Creek Dam is a gravity dam located in Macon County, North Carolina, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White Oak Creek Dam
The primary purpose of White Oak Creek 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 Duke Energy (public utility). It impounds the White Oak Creek near Nantahala.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,605 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 126,000 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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 06/14/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Macon |
| Nearest City | Nantahala |
| River/Stream | White Oak Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22888, -83.63183 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,605 acres |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Duke Energy |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06494 |
| Federal ID | NC00371S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |