Hemlock Lake Dam

North Carolina — Transylvania County — Morgan Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
RiverMorgan Creek
Coordinates35.14400, -82.68990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 15, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSherwood Forest Property Owners Association
Other NameTrout Lake Dam

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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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