Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs dam
Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs
Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs, located in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, is a key structure along the East Fork Tuckasegee River designed for hydroelectric purposes. Built in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 221.3 feet, providing a storage capacity of 6200 acre-feet. The dam boasts a controlled spillway with a width of 221 feet, ensuring proper water management in times of high discharge.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs has a high hazard potential and is rated as having a very high risk level. While the condition assessment is not available, regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in September 2020. Despite the lack of state jurisdiction, this dam plays a crucial role in the region's water resource management and climate considerations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs serves as a fascinating example of the intersection between energy production and environmental stewardship. With its strategic location and efficient design, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of balancing human needs with ecological preservation in the face of changing weather patterns and growing water demands. The ongoing oversight and risk management measures ensure the safety and sustainability of this essential infrastructure for years to come.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckasegee River At Sr 1172 Nr Cullowhee | 647 cfs | → |
| W F Pigeon R Above Lake Logan Nr Hazelwood | 53 cfs | → |
| Tuckasegee River At Barker's Creek | 479 cfs | → |
| West Fork Pigeon River Near Retreat | 36 cfs | → |
| Little Tennessee R At Franklin | 1,050 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 229 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs .
Boat launches
- Canada Road 14091, Tuckasegee
- Great Smoky Mountains Expressway 5453, Jackson County
- Church Street Jackson County
- North Lakeshore Drive 103, Haywood County
- Devils Fork Road Oconee County
- White Oak Hill Road Oconee County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Yellowstone Prong From Headwaters To Confluence With East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
Track Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs
Where does the data for Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cedar Cliff - 2 Fuseplugs .