Deer Lake Dam

Transylvania County, North Carolina (near Brevard)

River/Stream: Lambo Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
69 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-12-19

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00193
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.25090, -82.72890
Age
104 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.