Wood (Lower) Dam

North Carolina — Henderson County — Featherstone Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
RiverFeatherstone Creek
Coordinates35.38510, -82.45640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length485 ft
NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 29, 2014
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBeechwood Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc.

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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