Dams in Clay County, North Carolina
11Total Dams
6High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Clay County, North Carolina
Clay County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Clay County is 84 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Chatuge Dam at 150 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatuge Dam | High | Not Available | 150 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1942 |
| Mission | High | Fair | 50 | Hydroelectric | 1924 |
| Chatuge Dam - Saddle Dam No. 3 | High | Not Available | 37 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1942 |
| Chatuge Dam - Saddle Dam No. 2 | High | Not Available | 27 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1942 |
| Chatuge Dam - Saddle Dam No. 1 | High | Not Available | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1942 |
| Tusquittee Landing Dam #1 | High | 0 | Other | ||
| Shephard Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 66 | Recreation | |
| Cabe Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 27 | Recreation | |
| Phillips Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 21 | Recreation | |
| Carroll Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 33 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Mountain Harbour Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1990 |