Hickory Nut Lower Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Cliffside |
| River/Stream | Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.43000, -82.16920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Riverbend Property Owners Assc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |