Murray Hilton Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Nearest CitySouth Creek
River/StreamSouth Creek
Coordinates35.50440, -81.79660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length534 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage274 acre-ft
Max Storage274 acre-ft
Normal Storage228 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNorthgate Golden Valley, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00096
Federal IDNC00096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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