Ridgeway Dam
Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway Dam
The primary purpose of Ridgeway Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Garrett J Shreffler (private). It impounds the Ut To French Broad River.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 294 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/10/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| River/Stream | Ut To French Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.75170, -82.62970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Garrett J Shreffler |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01900 |
| Federal ID | NC01900 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |