The Lake Lure dam in western North Carolina overtopped on Friday after Hurricane Helene inundated the area, forcing evacuations and warnings from officials that the dam could fail.

Warnings about a second potential dam failure in the state — the Walters Dam, less than 100 miles from Lake Lure — also prompted concern in nearby Newport, Tennessee, as residents were asked to evacuate.

The Lake Lure dam, located about 25 miles east of Asheville, is still at imminent risk of failure and could…