Beaver Lake Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Beaver Dam Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverBeaver Dam Creek
Coordinates35.63600, -82.56900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length380 ft
NID Storage996 acre-ft
Max Storage996 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThe Lake View Park Commission, 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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