Tilson Dam
Tilson 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 Tilson Dam
The primary purpose of Tilson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bp Fairview, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Gap Creek near Fletcher.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 244 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 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 04/18/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Fletcher |
| River/Stream | Ut To Gap Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.52630, -82.42410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 244 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BP Fairview, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01925 |
| Federal ID | NC01925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |