Brookwood Forest Dam
Brookwood Forest Dam is an earth dam located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brookwood Forest Dam
The primary purpose of Brookwood Forest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fairways Villas Assc., Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Roberson Creek near Fletcher.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 206 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/17/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Fletcher |
| River/Stream | Ut To Roberson Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.48120, -82.49440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 206 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 230 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Fairways Villas Assc., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01886 |
| Federal ID | NC01886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |