Sapphire Lakes G & T Dam #1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Nearest CitySeneca, SC
River/StreamHorsepasture River
Coordinates35.10950, -82.98150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage390 acre-ft
Max Storage390 acre-ft
Normal Storage309 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBurlingame Country Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04362
Federal IDNC04362
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Sapphire Lower Dam 0.7 mi Low Intermont Dam 1.2 mi High Sapphire Lake Lower Dam 1.7 mi Significant Hogback Dam 1.9 mi High Sapphire Lake Upper Dam 2.5 mi Significant Cardinal Lake Dam 2.9 mi Significant Sapphire Valley Golf Course Dam 2.9 mi High Lake Toxaway Lower Dam 2.9 mi High Cofrin Dam 3.1 mi Significant Fairfield Lake Dam 3.3 mi High