Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam
Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Transylvania County, North Carolina, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam
Aerated Stabilization Basin Dam is a dam in Transylvania, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Davidson River Village, Llc (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 5,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/20/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Nearest City | Penrose |
| Coordinates | 35.25530, -82.69390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Davidson River Village, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01373 |
| Federal ID | NC01373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |