Lake Tomahawk Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| River/Stream | Tomahawk Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.61740, -82.32900 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Black Mountain Public Works & Sanitation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |