Tilson Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — UT to Gap Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverUT to Gap Creek
Coordinates35.52630, -82.42410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length244 ft
NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 18, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBP Fairview, 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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