North Fork Reservoir Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Swannanoa |
| River/Stream | N. Fork Swannanoa River |
| Coordinates | 35.66150, -82.34480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 134 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,309 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 334 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 27,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Asheville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |