Lake Evens Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Upper Flat Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverUpper Flat Creek
Coordinates35.53670, -82.32990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length191 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 18, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPresbytery of Western North Carolina

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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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