Eagles Nest Lake Dam
Eagles Nest Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Eagles Nest Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagles Nest Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mary Stone Fraser, Lp (private). It impounds the Clear Creek near Cedar Mountain.
The dam stands 75 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2024.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Cedar Mountain |
| River/Stream | Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.12920, -82.66080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Mary Stone Fraser, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01393 |
| Federal ID | NC01393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |