General Electric Lighting Systems Dam

UT to Bat Fork Creek· Henderson, North Carolina· Earth·
High Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

General Electric Lighting Systems Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge75 cfs
NID IDNC05628

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 5, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

General Electric Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of General Electric Lighting Systems Dam?

General Electric Lighting Systems Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates General Electric Lighting Systems Dam?

General Electric Lighting Systems Dam is owned by General Electric Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was General Electric Lighting Systems Dam last inspected?

General Electric Lighting Systems Dam was last inspected on January 5, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.