Camp Ridgecrest Lake Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Swannanoa River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverSwannanoa River
Coordinates35.61750, -82.27600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length414 ft
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 15, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLifeway Christian Resources, Camp Ridgecrest

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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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