Powhatan
North Carolina — Buncombe County — BENT CREEK
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| River | BENT CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.48297, -82.62382 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 126 ft |
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 27, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USDA FS |
Location Map
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.