Lake Rugby Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Asheville |
| River/Stream | Marston Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.35810, -82.53140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Rugby, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |