Lake Julian Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
River/StreamUT to French Broad River
Coordinates35.47650, -82.54700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height106 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,819 acre-ft
Max Storage8,819 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,454 acre-ft
Surface Area470 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge7,543 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDuke Energy Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05712
Federal IDNC05712
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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