Capitola

Madison County, North Carolina (near Marshall)

River/Stream: French Broad

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
500 ft
Reservoir Storage
205 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-07-12

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
NC06533
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.79477, -82.68112
Age
116 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.