Busbee Reservoir Dam
North Carolina — Buncombe County — UT to Sweeten Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| River | UT to Sweeten Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.54340, -82.50880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 708 ft |
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 15, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1914 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | The Biltmore Company |
| Other Name | Biltmore Company Dam |
Location Map
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.