Echo Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityFairview
River/StreamCane Creek
Coordinates35.54560, -82.33630

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage185 acre-ft
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge556 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEcho Lake Front Property Owners, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00286
Federal IDNC00286
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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