Bald Mountain Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.46470, -82.18800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,848 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairfield Mountains POA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |