Capitola
Capitola is a gravity dam located in Madison County, North Carolina, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Capitola
The primary purpose of Capitola 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 French Broad Electric Membership Corporation (public utility). It impounds the French Broad near Marshall.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,350 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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 | Madison |
| Nearest City | Marshall |
| River/Stream | French Broad |
| Coordinates | 35.79477, -82.68112 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,350 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | French Broad Electric Membership Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06533 |
| Federal ID | NC06533 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |