Hoyle Edgerton Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Hoyle Edgerton Dam, located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1999 for recreational purposes along Cathey's Creek-Tr.


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Summary

With a structural height of 29 feet and a length of 180 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 29 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.5 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its fair condition.

Managed by the Nashville District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Hoyle Edgerton Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the local community, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. While the dam's primary purpose is recreation, it also plays a role in water resource management by providing storage for the surrounding area. With its strategic location and efficient design, the dam contributes to the overall resilience of the region's water infrastructure, especially in times of fluctuating climate conditions.

As a key feature in the water landscape of Rutherford County, Hoyle Edgerton Dam exemplifies the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. By balancing the needs of recreation with the demands of water management, the dam stands as a symbol of sustainable development and responsible resource utilization. Its continued operation and maintenance underscore the importance of proactive measures in ensuring the safety and longevity of vital water infrastructure in the face of evolving climate challenges.

Year Completed

1999

Dam Length

180

River Or Stream

Cathey'S Creek-Tr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.5

Hydraulic Height

29

Nid Storage

29

Structural Height

29

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

29
       
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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.