Eagle Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Eagle Lake Dam, located in Brevard, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1989, this earth dam stands at a height of 49 feet, with a hydraulic height of 44 feet. The dam holds a storage capacity of 580 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 440 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 28 acres and draining an area of 460 acres through Phillips Creek.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2015, Eagle Lake Dam is classified with a high hazard potential. It is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring that state permitting, inspections, and enforcement measures are in place. While the dam does not have associated spillways or locks, its emergency action plan is up to date, meeting guidelines to respond to any potential risks effectively.

Eagle Lake Dam stands as a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in Transylvania County, offering recreational opportunities while also maintaining a focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the significant role that this dam plays in the local ecosystem, providing both leisure activities for visitors and a safeguarded approach to water management in the area.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Length

700

River Or Stream

Phillips Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

28

Hydraulic Height

44

Drainage Area

460

Nid Storage

580

Structural Height

49

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

49
       
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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.