North Fork Reservoir Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Coordinates35.66150, -82.34480

Physical Characteristics

NID Height134 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,309 ft
NID Storage21,700 acre-ft
Max Storage21,700 acre-ft
Surface Area334 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Asheville

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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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