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Apalachia Dam

North Carolina, USA

Purpose: Hydroelectric. All purposes: Hydroelectric, Recreation. Height: 150.0 ft. Length: 1308.0 ft. Max storage: 63,456 acre-feet. Normal storage: 55,524 acre-feet. Surface area: 1,100 acres. Drainage area: 1,018 sq mi. Completed: 1943. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Available. Owner: Federal.

67Grade B
Above Average
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Overview

Purpose: Hydroelectric. All purposes: Hydroelectric, Recreation. Height: 150.0 ft. Length: 1308.0 ft. Max storage: 63,456 acre-feet. Normal storage: 55,524 acre-feet. Surface area: 1,100 acres. Drainage area: 1,018 sq mi. Completed: 1943. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Available. Owner: Federal.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeReservoir
Flow Rate50000.0k GPM
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth150 ft

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 67/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
25/25
Geological
Formation quality
12/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
6/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
15/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
9/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: High(56/100)
Dry-up Risk
Medium
18/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
Critical
30/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Medium
8/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Land Details

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Acreage
1,100 ac

47,916,000 sq ft · 445.17 hectares

Asking Price
Not listed
Buildable
Unknown
Zoning
Parcel ID

Water Rights

Unverified

Rights Status Unknown

Not yet researched

Water rights for this asset have not been independently verified. Title research and jurisdictional review are required before any acquisition.

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  • Contact state water resources agency
  • Budget for legal due diligence

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Location

Latitude35.1678627
Longitude-84.2954723
State/ProvinceNorth Carolina
County
CountryUSA
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Data Sources & Attribution

Updated Apr 5, 2026
Primary Source
nid_dams
ID: nid-NC00181
Source

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Data Quality

Gold Quality
Gold = Field verified + lab tested
Silver = Reported + partial verification
Bronze = User reported
Unverified = Pending review