Wolf Creek Gated Spillway And 2 Fuseplugs Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, the Wolf Creek Gated Spillway and 2 Fuseplugs are vital components of a hydroelectric system completed in 1955.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 1340 acre-feet, serving as a controlled spillway for the Wolf Creek. The dam's spillway width measures 99 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 44100 cubic feet per second, highlighting its importance in managing water flow and ensuring safety during high-water events.

With a high hazard potential rating and very high risk assessment, the Wolf Creek Gated Spillway and Fuseplugs are subject to regular inspections by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in December 2020, underscoring the commitment to preparedness and risk management. Despite the lack of available condition assessment data, the structure's importance in maintaining water resources and mitigating flood risk in the region cannot be understated, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.

Year Completed

1955

Dam Length

37.2

Dam Height

19

River Or Stream

Wolf Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

1340

Structural Height

19

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

19
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.