North Fork Reservoir Dam

Buncombe County, North Carolina (near Swannanoa)

River/Stream: N. Fork Swannanoa River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
134 ft
Dam Length
1,309 ft
Reservoir Storage
21,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
27,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-03-18

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00288
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.66150, -82.34480
Age
72 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.