Craggy Dam
Craggy Dam is a gravity dam located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, built in 1904. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Craggy Dam
The primary purpose of Craggy Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Metro Sewage Distr Buncombe Co (private). It impounds the French Broad near Marshall.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 706 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 966 square miles. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 07/12/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Nearest City | Marshall |
| River/Stream | French Broad |
| Coordinates | 35.64191, -82.59918 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 706 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 966 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,352 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Metro Sewage Distr Buncombe Co |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06522 |
| Federal ID | NC06522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |