Dee Dam
Dee Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dee Dam
The primary purpose of Dee Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Three Lakes Lodges, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To N. Pacolet River near Melrose.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 138 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 01/20/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Melrose |
| River/Stream | Ut To N. Pacolet River |
| Coordinates | 35.20890, -82.37660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 138 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Three Lakes Lodges, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03015 |
| Federal ID | NC03015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |