Kanuga Conference Lake Dam
Kanuga Conference Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kanuga Conference Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kanuga Conference Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kanuga Conferences, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Mud Creek near Hendersonville.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 445 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/27/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Hendersonville |
| River/Stream | Little Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.26320, -82.51590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 445 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kanuga Conferences, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00234 |
| Federal ID | NC00234 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |