Wood (lower) Dam
Wood (lower) Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina, built in 1965. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wood (lower) Dam
The primary purpose of Wood (lower) Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beechwood Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Featherstone Creek near Grimesdale.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/29/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Grimesdale |
| River/Stream | Featherstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.38510, -82.45640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Beechwood Lakes Property Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00407 |
| Federal ID | NC00407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |