Blue Star Dam Upper

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
Nearest CityHendersonville
River/StreamMud Creek
Coordinates35.24330, -82.54490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height56 ft
Dam Length370 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage407 acre-ft
Max Storage407 acre-ft
Normal Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC01277
Federal IDNC01277
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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