Laurel Falls Upper Lake Dam
Laurel Falls Upper Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Laurel Falls Upper Lake Dam
Laurel Falls Upper Lake Dam is a dam in Transylvania, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Monte Vista, Inc. (private).
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Coordinates | 35.23370, -82.76130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Monte Vista, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06908 |
| Federal ID | NC06908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |