Kenmure Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Kenmure Lake Dam, also known as McCabe Pond, is a private dam located in Flat Rock, North Carolina.


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Summary

Managed by the Henderson County government, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a serene oasis for water enthusiasts in the area. With a structural height of 35 feet and a hydraulic height of 30.8 feet, this earth dam stands as a significant structure with a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 50 acre-feet.

Situated on the Kings Creek-Tr River, Kenmure Lake Dam covers a surface area of 3 acres and has a drainage area of 237 acres. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in May 2017. It is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that it meets the necessary safety standards and undergoes regular inspections to maintain its integrity.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts visiting Kenmure Lake Dam can marvel at its impressive design and important role in providing a recreational space for the local community. With its picturesque location and vital function in water management, this dam serves as a key feature in the landscape of Flat Rock, North Carolina, showcasing the intersection of human ingenuity and natural beauty in the realm of water infrastructure.

Dam Length

380

River Or Stream

Kings Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

30.8

Drainage Area

237

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

35

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

35
       
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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.