Freedom Escape Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Flat Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverFlat Creek
Coordinates35.74870, -82.51000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length411 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 19, 2013
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPMG Properties, LLC
Other NameCooper Dam

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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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