Straus Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityFairview
River/StreamRocky Fork Creek
Coordinates35.56290, -82.35970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Length373 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge148 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNew Fort, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00285
Federal IDNC00285
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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