Lake Kenilworth Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityAsheville
River/StreamRoss Creek
Coordinates35.57770, -82.53070

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height44 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage215 acre-ft
Max Storage215 acre-ft
Normal Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge41 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRuth L Hampton
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/04/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00290
Federal IDNC00290
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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