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 InspectionApril 25, 2023
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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