The Falls Dam
The Falls Dam is a concrete dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About The Falls Dam
The primary purpose of The Falls Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Transylvania Resorts, Llc (private). It impounds the Indian Creek near Seneca, Sc.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 164 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 03/28/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Seneca, Sc |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.11560, -82.91670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 77 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Transylvania Resorts, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04367 |
| Federal ID | NC04367 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |