Blue Ridge Communtiy College Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Highland Lake Swdp Dam Rhett Mill Dam
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Community College Dam, also known as the Blue Ridge Technical Institute Dam, is a state-owned structure regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Dam Safety Program.
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Summary
This earth dam stands 30 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 26 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes along Bat Fork Creek. With a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a drainage area of 60 square miles, the dam poses a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of March 2019.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, spans 370 feet in length and covers a surface area of 4 acres. The inspection frequency is every 2 years, with the most recent assessment from March 2019 indicating a satisfactory condition. Despite its high hazard potential, there are no associated structures or locks present, and the dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). With no specific spillway type or outlet gates identified, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its unique design and purpose.
As a crucial component of the local water management infrastructure, the Blue Ridge Community College Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities while also warranting regular inspection and enforcement measures to ensure public safety. Its location within the scenic landscape of Henderson County adds to its significance, with the dam serving as a point of interest for those interested in water resource management and climate adaptation strategies. With a focus on risk assessment and management, continued oversight and maintenance of the dam are essential to preserving its functionality and mitigating potential hazards in the future.
Dam Length |
370 |
River Or Stream |
Bat Fork Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
60 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
30 |
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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.
Blue Ridge Communtiy College Dam
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Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork