Lake Susan Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Flat Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverFlat Creek
Coordinates35.64690, -82.29880

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length410 ft
NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 4, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMountain Retreat Association, Inc.

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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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