Hickory Nut Upper Dam
Hickory Nut Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hickory Nut Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Hickory Nut Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Riverbend Property Owners Assc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Broad River near Lake Lure.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 276 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Lake Lure |
| River/Stream | Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.43180, -82.17430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 276 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Riverbend Property Owners Assc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01390 |
| Federal ID | NC01390 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |