Powhatan

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityBENT CREEK
River/StreamBENT CREEK
Coordinates35.48297, -82.62382

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length126 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage79 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/27/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00359
Federal IDNC00359
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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