Blue Star Dam Lower

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityHendersonville
River/StreamMud Creek
Coordinates35.24710, -82.53730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBluestar Landco, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00351
Federal IDNC00351
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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