Wolf Creek in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, is a vital hydroelectric facility situated on Wolf Creek, with a dam height reaching 175 feet and a hydraulic height of 178 feet.
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Completed in 1955, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of generating hydroelectric power, with a storage capacity of 1340 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 44100 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, controlled with a width of 99 feet, ensures efficient water flow management.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Wolf Creek's hazard potential is classified as high, with a very high risk assessment rating. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, with no recent updates on its maintenance and emergency preparedness. With a drainage area of 15.2 square miles and a surface area of 40 acres, Wolf Creek remains a significant component of North Carolina's water resource infrastructure, contributing to both energy production and water management in the region.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
810 |
Dam Height |
175 |
River Or Stream |
Wolf Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
178 |
Drainage Area |
15.2 |
Nid Storage |
1340 |
Structural Height |
178 |
Outlet Gates |
Tainter (radial) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
178 |
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CH-2
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Deep Gap Shelter
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Ralph Andrews County Park
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Wintergreen Campsite
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Heath Pine Ridge Campsite
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