Biltmore Lake Dam (enka Lake Dam)
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Enka |
| River/Stream | Bill Moore Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.53790, -82.65870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 281 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,523 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,523 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,950 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Biltmore Lake Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |