Lake Louise 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 · 19 ft19 ft tall and 458 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 Lake Louise Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Louise Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town of Weaverville (local government). It impounds the Ut to Reems Creek near Alexander.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 458 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/11/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Alexander |
| River/Stream | Ut to Reems Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.68830, -82.56980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 458 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Weaverville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01908 |
| Federal ID | NC01908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |