Club Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Club Lake Dam, also known as Highlands Country Club Dam, is a private structure located in Macon, North Carolina, specifically in the city of Highlands.


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Summary

This concrete gravity dam, with a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 47 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 55 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 9.1 acres and draining an area of 883 square miles through its connection to Monger Creek.

Despite its fair condition assessment as of February 2020, Club Lake Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam does not have designated outlet gates or spillways, indicating a need for careful monitoring of water levels and discharge rates during periods of heavy rainfall or flooding. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified, suggesting a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure for both recreational users and downstream communities.

In the care of the private owner, Club Lake Dam represents a crucial component of water resource management in the region, providing both recreational opportunities and potential risks that must be carefully monitored and addressed. With its picturesque location and significant storage capacity, the dam serves as a valuable asset for the community while requiring ongoing attention to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of changing climate conditions and potential hazards.

Dam Length

176

River Or Stream

Monger Creek

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

9.1

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

883

Nid Storage

55

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

15
       
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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.