Summit Camp Dam Upper
Summit Camp Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Summit Camp Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Summit Camp Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department Of Agriculture & Consumer Services (state). It impounds the Reasonover Creek near Little River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Little River |
| River/Stream | Reasonover Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16540, -82.60900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01381 |
| Federal ID | NC01381 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |