Cardinal Lake Dam
North Carolina, Transylvania County, Toxaway River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| River | Toxaway River |
| Coordinates | 35.14640, -82.95730 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | - |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 20, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | - |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1979 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake Toxaway Community Association, Inc. |
| Other Name | Lake Toxaway Upper 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.