Ross Pond Dam
Ross Pond 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 Ross Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Ross Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Luna Ranch, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Turnbreeches Creek near Bat Cave.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13 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 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Bat Cave |
| River/Stream | Ut To Turnbreeches Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.39520, -82.30160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Luna Ranch, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03040 |
| Federal ID | NC03040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |