Line Runner Ridge Dam
Line Runner Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Line Runner Ridge Dam
The primary purpose of Line Runner Ridge Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Line Runner Ridge Maintenance Corporation (private). It impounds the Ut To Gerren Creek near Rosman.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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 | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Rosman |
| River/Stream | Ut To Gerren Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11570, -82.78970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Line Runner Ridge Maintenance Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01339 |
| Federal ID | NC01339 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |