Hertz Dam
Hertz Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hertz Dam
The primary purpose of Hertz Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bear Valley Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the W. Fork Tuckasegee River near Glenville.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 10 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 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 03/17/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Glenville |
| River/Stream | W. Fork Tuckasegee River |
| Coordinates | 35.18060, -83.12340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bear Valley Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03177 |
| Federal ID | NC03177 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |