Isothermal College Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Nearest CityForest City
River/StreamBracketts Creek
Coordinates35.33910, -81.91030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Length876 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage104 acre-ft
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge1,600 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIsothermal Community College
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/15/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00098
Federal IDNC00098
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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