Camp Occoneechee Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Shuvart Dam Lake Lure Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Camp Occoneechee Dam, located in Lake Lure, North Carolina, was completed in 1927 and stands at a structural height of 23.5 feet, with a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet.
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Summary
This concrete dam on Cane Creek serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a tranquil and scenic environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a normal storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a total storage of 138 acre-feet, the dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition.
Managed by a private owner, Camp Occoneechee Dam is regulated by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, ensuring that the dam meets state inspection and enforcement requirements. Despite its age, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the most recent inspection conducted in February 2021. The dam's location in Rutherford County, North Carolina, makes it a significant structure in the region, attracting visitors and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation along its 70-foot length and 12-acre surface area. As a vital part of the local landscape, the dam contributes to the region's water resource management and offers a valuable recreational space for the community.
Year Completed |
1927 |
Dam Length |
70 |
River Or Stream |
Cane Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.5 |
Nid Storage |
138 |
Structural Height |
23.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
24 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Camp Occoneechee Dam