Laurel Park Lake Dam
Laurel Park Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Laurel Park Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Park Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Laurel Park (local government). It impounds the Mud Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 4 acres.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2009. That was 16 years ago — unusually long for a high-hazard dam, which typically requires more frequent inspections.
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 | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.30970, -82.48750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Laurel Park |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01717 |
| Federal ID | NC01717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |