Winterle Road Dam
Winterle Road Dam is an earth dam located in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Winterle Road Dam
The primary purpose of Winterle Road Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Three Creeks Property Owners Association (private). It impounds the Bailey Creek.
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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rutherford |
| River/Stream | Bailey Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.50780, -82.17540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Three Creeks Property Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07309 |
| Federal ID | NC07309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |