Laurel Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Nearest CityLake Lure
River/StreamBills Creek
Coordinates35.45580, -82.14640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length333 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLaurel Lakes Property Owners
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05574
Federal IDNC05574
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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