Curtis Ensley Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
River/StreamAvery Creek
Coordinates35.45270, -82.61000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length150 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage12 acre-ft
Max Storage12 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Max Discharge20 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCurtis E Ensley
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/08/2014
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01926
Federal IDNC01926
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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