Kruger Lake Dam
Kruger Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kruger Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Kruger Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Ut To Green River near Tuxedo.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and creates a reservoir covering 5 acres.
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 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 09/12/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Tuxedo |
| River/Stream | Ut To Green River |
| Coordinates | 35.19210, -82.49460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03009 |
| Federal ID | NC03009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |