Briar Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityHorse Shoe
River/StreamShaw Creek
Coordinates35.31580, -82.50300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Length142 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge375 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThe Apple Hill Lake Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00233
Federal IDNC00233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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