Lake Lure Dam

Rutherford County, North Carolina (near Uree)

River/Stream: Rocky Broad River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
124 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
44,914 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
54,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-03-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00100
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.42600, -82.18400
Age
99 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.