General Electric Lighting Systems Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The General Electric Lighting Systems Dam, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Dam Safety Program.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet, providing a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Situated off-stream of Bat Fork Creek, this dam serves a primary purpose not specified in the data, but its condition assessment as of May 2017 was deemed satisfactory despite its high hazard potential.

With a maximum discharge capacity of 75 cubic feet per second, the General Electric Lighting Systems Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Despite the lack of specific information on its construction date or purposes, the dam's presence underscores its importance in safeguarding the local environment and communities from potential flood risks. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this dam remain critical in ensuring water security and mitigating the effects of extreme weather events in the region.

Dam Length

1000

River Or Stream

Off Stream of Bat Fork Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Hydraulic Height

11

Nid Storage

30

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.