Hamlin Lake Dam
Hamlin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hamlin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hamlin Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Halco, Inc. (private). It impounds the Connestee Creek near Connestee Falls.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Connestee Falls |
| River/Stream | Connestee Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.16340, -82.70860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HALCO, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01383 |
| Federal ID | NC01383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |