Shealy Lake Dam Lower
Shealy Lake Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Henderson County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shealy Lake Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Shealy Lake Dam Lower is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Still Waters Property, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Finley Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 203 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Ut To Finley Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.29940, -82.49290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 203 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Still Waters Property, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03035 |
| Federal ID | NC03035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |