Black Mountain Reservoir Dam

North Carolina, Buncombe County, UT to Swannanoa River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverUT to Swannanoa River
Coordinates35.61080, -82.28750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2026
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Black Mountain Public Works & Sanitation

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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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