Blue Star Dam Lower

North Carolina — Henderson County — Mud Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyHenderson
RiverMud Creek
Coordinates35.24710, -82.53730

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage85 acre-ft
Max Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBluestar Landco, LLC

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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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