Eagle Lake Dam
Eagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Eagle Lake Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Phillips Creek near Brevard.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2025.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% 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 | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Brevard |
| River/Stream | Phillips Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.19030, -82.69940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Eagle Lake Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04366 |
| Federal ID | NC04366 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |