Hidden Lake Estates Dam
Hidden Lake Estates Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hidden Lake Estates Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lake Estates Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hidden Lake Estates Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Mud Creek near Hendersonville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 04/07/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Hendersonville |
| River/Stream | Ut To Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.24950, -82.52650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hidden Lake Estates Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03045 |
| Federal ID | NC03045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |