Marchman Lake Dam

North Carolina — Transylvania County — E. Fork French Broad River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
RiverE. Fork French Broad River
Coordinates35.17370, -82.70210

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage16 acre-ft
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJohn T Prescott

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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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