Reed Dam
Reed Dam is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reed Dam
The primary purpose of Reed Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Premiere Holdings Of South Florida, Ltd. (private). It impounds the French Broad River near Horse Shoe.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Horse Shoe |
| River/Stream | French Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.35170, -82.57260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 675 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Premiere Holdings of South Florida, Ltd. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03033 |
| Federal ID | NC03033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |