Beaver Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityWoodfin
River/StreamBeaver Dam Creek
Coordinates35.63600, -82.56900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length380 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage996 acre-ft
Max Storage996 acre-ft
Normal Storage728 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge6,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThe Lake View Park Commission, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00291
Federal IDNC00291
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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