Lake Craig Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Swannanoa River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverSwannanoa River
Coordinates35.58190, -82.49330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length176 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Asheville

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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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