Cardinal Lake Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Nearest CityLake Toxaway
River/StreamToxaway River
Coordinates35.14640, -82.95730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length225 ft
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage680 acre-ft
Max Storage680 acre-ft
Normal Storage364 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Toxaway Community Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01693
Federal IDNC01693
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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