Thunder Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Nearest CityCedar Mountain
River/StreamClear Creek
Coordinates35.13270, -82.66220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage870 acre-ft
Max Storage870 acre-ft
Normal Storage704 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMary Stone Fraser, LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00168
Federal IDNC00168
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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