Camp Tekoa Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Camp Tekoa Dam, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, stands as a pivotal structure along the Mud Creek-Tr river, serving primarily a recreational purpose.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring its maintenance and safety standards are upheld. With a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a structural height of 24 feet, Camp Tekoa Dam boasts a surface area of 2.5 acres and a storage capacity of 24 acre-feet.

Although the dam's last inspection took place in April 2015, with a satisfactory condition assessment, its significant hazard potential underscores the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. Despite lacking specific information on its construction year and dam volume, Camp Tekoa Dam remains a crucial component in the local water resource infrastructure. With the potential risk associated, it is essential for stakeholders to prioritize ongoing assessments and emergency preparedness to mitigate any potential safety concerns.

With its picturesque location and significant impact on the surrounding area, Camp Tekoa Dam serves as both a recreational site and a vital structure for water resource management. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, ensuring the safety and functionality of dams like Camp Tekoa becomes increasingly critical for sustainable water resource management in the region.

Dam Length

125

River Or Stream

Mud Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

22

Nid Storage

24

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

24
       
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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.