Sapphire Lower Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| River/Stream | Horsepasture River |
| Coordinates | 35.10310, -82.97220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Burlingame Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |