Lake Lure Dam

North Carolina — Rutherford County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyRutherford
Coordinates35.42600, -82.18400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height124 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage44,914 acre-ft
Max Storage44,914 acre-ft
Surface Area740 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Lake Lure

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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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