Rhett Mill Dam
Rhett Mill Dam is an other dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rhett Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Rhett Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lily Pad Healthcare, Llc (private). It impounds the King Creek near Hendersonville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 361 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 01/24/2024.
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 |
| Nearest City | Hendersonville |
| River/Stream | King Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28530, -82.43960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 361 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lily Pad Healthcare, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00235 |
| Federal ID | NC00235 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |