Caldwell Pond Dam in Candler, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Situated on an unnamed tributary to Pole Creek, this dam has a hydraulic height of 14.5 feet and a structural height of 18.5 feet. With a capacity of 18 acre-feet of storage, the dam covers a surface area of 1.5 acres and has a hazard potential classified as high.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of March 2017, Caldwell Pond Dam is regularly inspected by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program. The dam has a state permit and is subject to enforcement and regulation by state authorities. With a history of no associated structures and a location within Buncombe County, this dam serves as a recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
Dam Length |
422 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed trib to Pole Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
14.5 |
Nid Storage |
18 |
Structural Height |
18.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
19 |
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