Woodfin Reservoir Dam

Buncombe County, North Carolina (near Beech Community)

River/Stream: Sugar Camp Fork

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
81 ft
Dam Length
420 ft
Reservoir Storage
157 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
157,881 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2015-03-25

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01253
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.70040, -82.43590

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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.