High Rock Lake Dam

North Carolina — Transylvania County — Steel Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
RiverSteel Creek
Coordinates35.16590, -82.68080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage167 acre-ft
Max Storage167 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCamp High Rocks for Boys
Other NameHigh Rocks Camp 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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