Craggy Dam

North Carolina — Buncombe County — French Broad

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverFrench Broad
Coordinates35.64191, -82.59918

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length706 ft
NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMetro Sewage Distr Buncombe Co

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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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