Lake Lure Dam in Western NC stable
Lake Lure Dam 'high hazard' and needed repairs at time Helene hit
According to multiple records WBTV found on the Town of Lake Lure’s webpage, the dam does not meet current state safety requirements.
Lake Lure Dam in Western NC stable after imminent failure warning; emergency repairs begin
The Lake Lure Dam, which was feared doomed to collapse on Friday, is stable and emergency repairs are set to begin.
North Carolina Lake Lure Dam Failure Update: People Must Leave Immediately
A North Carolina dam failure is imminent after water levels at the Broad River rose 10 feet in only a few hours from Hurricane Helene.
Lake Lure dam no longer at risk of failure after Emergency Flash Flood alert issued
"Flash Flood Emergency for the Lake Lure Dam! Dam failure imminent! Residents below the dam need to evacuate to higher ground immediately!"
NC officials detect damage to Lake Lure dam after emergency evacuation of people nearby
The nearly 100-year-old dam suffered damage to its structural supports but was still holding Friday afternoon, officials said.
Lake Lure Dam no longer at imminent risk of failure, officials say
The Lake Lure Dam is no longer at an imminent risk of failure, emergency management officials in Rutherford County posted on Facebook shortly after 8 p.m. Friday.
UPDATE: Lake Lure Dam "no longer at imminent risk"
Rutherford County Emergency Management now says the Lake Lure Dame is "no longer at imminent risk of failure." In a Facebook post officials said the flow rate has been controlled and there is no immediate danger.
Lake Lure Dam Failure: Inside the North Carolina Breach From Floods
As Hurricane Helene continues to ravage the South, North Carolina is now facing a possible dam failure at Lake Lure. Get an update on the situation, here.
Lake Lure Dam ‘Imminent Failure’ Due to Hurricane Helene Explained
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Lake Lure Dam could fail in North Carolina
Residents below Lake Lure dam have been warned that it could fail this afternoon. The town and dam are between Asheville and Greenville, SC. The Broad River is swollen from the remnants of Hurricane Helene which passed to the south today.
Lake Lure filled with debris from storm in North Carolina
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North Carolina floods: Lake Lure Dam overtops with water, but remains in tact, officials say
Several counties in western North Carolina are experiencing flooding caused by heavy rain from what was Helene.
Rescue efforts in Lake Lure remain ongoing
Lake Lure has received additional help from the U.S. Coast Guard. Cell service and internet access in the town have improved.