Fraternal Order of Eagles Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 575 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Fraternal Order of Eagles Dam
The primary purpose of Fraternal Order of Eagles Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Majico Dos, LLC (private). It impounds the Bracketts Creek near Forest City.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Forest City |
| River/Stream | Bracketts Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34590, -81.89810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Majico Dos, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01358 |
| Federal ID | NC01358 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |