Gaetani Dam is an earth dam located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 302 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gaetani Dam
Gaetani Dam is a dam in Buncombe, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Taylor Land Company, LLC (private). It impounds the Merrills Cove Creek near Fletcher.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 302 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 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 | Merrills Cove Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.46410, -82.46940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 302 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Taylor Land Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01901 |
| Federal ID | NC01901 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |