Lake Julian Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — UT to French Broad River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverUT to French Broad River
Coordinates35.47650, -82.54700

Physical Characteristics

NID Height106 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage8,819 acre-ft
Max Storage8,819 acre-ft
Surface Area470 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation

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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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