Indian Lake Dam Upper
Indian Lake Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Indian Lake Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Indian Lake Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Lake Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Toxaway.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Toxaway |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.15930, -82.93790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indian Lake Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01368 |
| Federal ID | NC01368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |