Isothermal College Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Forest City |
| River/Stream | Bracketts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.33910, -81.91030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 876 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Isothermal Community College |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |