Dams in Graham County, North Carolina
9Total Dams
6High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Graham County, North Carolina
Graham County has 9 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. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Graham County is 68 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fontana Dam at 480 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana Dam | High | Not Available | 480 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1944 |
| Cheoah | High | Satisfactory | 236 | Hydroelectric | 1919 |
| Santeetlah | High | Poor | 216 | Hydroelectric | 1928 |
| Mission Ready Dam | High | Fair | 76 | Recreation | |
| Phillips Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 31 | Recreation | |
| Tobacco Branch Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | |
| Crusher Cove Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 33 | Recreation | 1985 |
| Lucy's Branch Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1985 |
| Robert Mosely Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 26 | Recreation | 1986 |