Lake Susan Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Nearest CityBlack Mountain
River/StreamFlat Creek
Coordinates35.64690, -82.29880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length410 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMountain Retreat Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01923
Federal IDNC01923
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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