Hyder Dam
Hyder 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 Hyder Dam
The primary purpose of Hyder Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boyd L Hyder (private). It impounds the Puncheon Camp Creek near Fruitland.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 48 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.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Fruitland |
| River/Stream | Puncheon Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.43390, -82.38230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boyd L Hyder |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03067 |
| Federal ID | NC03067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |