Asheville 1964 Ash Basin Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
River/StreamFrench Broad River
Coordinates35.46740, -82.54790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height100 ft
Dam Length3,357 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNC05971
Federal IDNC05971
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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