Lake Lure Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Nearest CityUree
River/StreamRocky Broad River
Coordinates35.42600, -82.18400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height124 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage44,914 acre-ft
Max Storage44,914 acre-ft
Normal Storage32,295 acre-ft
Surface Area740 acres
Drainage Area95 sq mi
Max Discharge54,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerTown of Lake Lure
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/30/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00100
Federal IDNC00100
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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