Biltmore Lake Dam (Enka Lake Dam)

North Carolina — Buncombe County — Bill Moore Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
RiverBill Moore Creek
Coordinates35.53790, -82.65870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length281 ft
NID Storage1,523 acre-ft
Max Storage1,523 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 25, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBiltmore Lake Association, Inc.
Other NameEnka Lake Dam

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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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