Blatt Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 210 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Blatt Dam
The primary purpose of Blatt Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Runaway Properties, LLC (private). It impounds the Ut to Reedypatch Creek near Bat Cave.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 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 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 01/09/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Bat Cave |
| River/Stream | Ut to Reedypatch Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.40340, -82.33150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Runaway Properties, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01281 |
| Federal ID | NC01281 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |