Ivy River

Madison County, North Carolina (near Marshall)

River/Stream: Ivy River, French Broad River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
316 ft
Reservoir Storage
40 acre-ft
Year Completed
1918
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-05-17

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NC03365
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.77177, -82.61845
Age
108 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.