LAKE LOGAN AT DAM NEAR HAZELWOOD
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
November 21, 2024
YEAR OVER YEAR
SUMMARY
| Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change | 0% |
| Percent of Normal | 101% |
| Minimum |
37.85 ft
2008-08-25 |
| Maximum |
56.42 ft
2015-12-29 |
| Average | 53 ft |
| Hydraulic_Height | 50 |
| Drainage_Area | 21120 |
| Year_Completed | 1931 |
| Nid_Storage | 2400 |
| Structural_Height | 62 |
| River_Or_Stream | West Fork Pigeon River |
| Surface_Area | 90 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Dam_Length | 400 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Concrete |
| Nid_Height | 62 |
Lake Logan Dam, located in Haywood County, North Carolina, is a private structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program. Completed in 1931, this concrete arch dam serves as a crucial water supply for the area, with a maximum storage capacity of 2400 acre-feet and a normal storage of 2000 acre-feet. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 50 feet and a structural height of 62 feet, spanning 400 feet in length along the West Fork Pigeon River.
Despite being categorized with a high hazard potential, Lake Logan Dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in March 2018. The dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk assessment information are currently not available. However, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the dam continues to provide essential water resources while being monitored for safety and maintenance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Logan Dam stands as a significant structure contributing to the region's water supply infrastructure and environmental management.
