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After a mandatory evacuation of areas below the Lake Lure dam Friday morning, officials Saturday said the water was receding and engineers had determined the dam was not in eminent danger of failing.

Officials with the Town of Lake Lure said Saturday, “the Lake Lure Dam has been evaluated by engineers from Schnabel Engineering. They have advised that the dam is not at risk of eminent failure and is stable.”

Town officials said roads in and out of town are still covered by fallen trees and power lines. Crews continue to work to remove debris and clear roads.

The evacuation was ordered as remnants of Hurricane Helene dumped enormous amounts of water in the area, causing widespread flooding across the area.

The Lake Lure dam was built in the 1920s to create a lake for real estate development.