Arrowhead Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Arrowhead Lake, also known as Stone Dam, is a picturesque private reservoir located in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina, within the Transylvania County.


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Summary

This stunning lake is fed by Clear Creek and offers a tranquil setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Completed in 1952, Arrowhead Lake has a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 23 feet, with a capacity to store 100 acre-feet of water and covering an area of 8 acres.

Managed by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Arrowhead Lake is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in May 2015. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in February 2018, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness and risk management.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Arrowhead Lake serves as a valuable example of how private dams can contribute to both recreational opportunities and the management of water resources. With its serene surroundings and important role in the local ecosystem, Arrowhead Lake stands as a symbol of the delicate balance between human recreation and environmental stewardship in the face of changing climate conditions.

Year Completed

1952

Dam Length

200

River Or Stream

Clear Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8

Hydraulic Height

19

Nid Storage

100

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.