Summit Camp Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 12,000 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Summit Camp Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Summit Camp Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (state). It impounds the Reasonover Creek near Little River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 12,000 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,584 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/20/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Little River |
| River/Stream | Reasonover Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.18120, -82.60830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,584 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,584 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,320 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nc Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00203 |
| Federal ID | NC00203 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |