Rutherfordton Wastewater Lagoon Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 994 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rutherfordton Wastewater Lagoon Lower Dam
Rutherfordton Wastewater Lagoon Lower Dam is a dam in Rutherford, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Town of Rutherfordton (local government). It impounds the Cleghorn Creek near Cliffside.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 994 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| Nearest City | Cliffside |
| River/Stream | Cleghorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.34320, -81.95670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 994 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Town of Rutherfordton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04103 |
| Federal ID | NC04103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |