Gaetani Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Merrills Cove Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverMerrills Cove Creek
Coordinates35.46410, -82.46940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length302 ft
NID Storage18 acre-ft
Max Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTaylor Land Company, LLC

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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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