Camp Burgiss Glen 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 257 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Camp Burgiss Glen Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Camp Burgiss Glen Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Frank L Eppes (private). It impounds the Walker Creek near Penrose.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 257 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/08/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Penrose |
| River/Stream | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.13600, -82.63090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 257 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Frank L Eppes |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01702 |
| Federal ID | NC01702 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |