Highland Lake Swdp Dam
Highland Lake Swdp Dam is a rockfill dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Highland Lake Swdp Dam
The primary purpose of Highland Lake Swdp Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Highland Lake, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To King's Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 102 feet across. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 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 04/26/2023.
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 |
| River/Stream | Ut To King's Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28390, -82.43070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 102 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Highland Lake, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05720 |
| Federal ID | NC05720 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |