Headwaters Dam
Headwaters Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 2000. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Headwaters Dam
The primary purpose of Headwaters Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Waters Of The Green, Inc. (private). It impounds the Shoal Branch near Tuxedo.
The dam stands 67 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2022.
At 67 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Tuxedo |
| River/Stream | Shoal Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.16060, -82.55620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 422 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 624 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Waters of the Green, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05444 |
| Federal ID | NC05444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |