Bee Tree Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CitySwannanoa
River/StreamBee Tree Creek
Coordinates35.64120, -82.40100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height182 ft
Dam Length887 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,017 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge46,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Asheville
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00289
Federal IDNC00289
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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