Beacon Reservoir Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Swannanoa River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverSwannanoa River
Coordinates35.59070, -82.38850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 8, 2007
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeNot Listed

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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