Rutherfordton Wastewater Lagoon Upper Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Nearest CityCliffside
River/StreamCleghorn Creek
Coordinates35.34440, -81.95670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Length1,487 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerTown of Rutherfordton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/10/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04114
Federal IDNC04114
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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