Wolf Weinhold Dam
Wolf Weinhold Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1983. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wolf Weinhold Dam
The primary purpose of Wolf Weinhold Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carolina Preservation Partners, Inc. (private). It impounds the Hampy Creek near Tuxedo.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 |
| Nearest City | Tuxedo |
| River/Stream | Hampy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.22730, -82.52470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 824 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Carolina Preservation Partners, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03065 |
| Federal ID | NC03065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |