Biltmore Lake Dam (enka Lake Dam)

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityEnka
River/StreamBill Moore Creek
Coordinates35.53790, -82.65870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length281 ft
Year Completed1933 (93 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,523 acre-ft
Max Storage1,523 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge4,950 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBiltmore Lake Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00293
Federal IDNC00293
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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