North Buncombe Quarry Sb No. 7 Dam
North Buncombe Quarry Sb No. 7 Dam is an earth dam located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Buncombe Quarry Sb No. 7 Dam
The primary purpose of North Buncombe Quarry Sb No. 7 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Bv Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company (private). It impounds the French Broad River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 88 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 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 05/07/2025.
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 | Buncombe |
| River/Stream | French Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.68550, -82.61590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 88 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | BV Hedrick Gravel & Sand Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05748 |
| Federal ID | NC05748 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |