Lake Wood Dam
Lake Wood 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 Lake Wood Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Wood Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakewood Subdivison Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Ut To Finley Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 155 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 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 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 02/01/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Ut To Finley Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29520, -82.49080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 155 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakewood Subdivison Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03034 |
| Federal ID | NC03034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |