The Ivy River, located in Marshall, North Carolina, is a private hydroelectric dam completed in 1918 with a primary purpose of generating electricity.
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The dam stands at a height of 62 feet and has a structural height of 63 feet, utilizing a gravity design with a multi-arch core and rock foundation. With a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1364 square miles, the Ivy River dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Ivy River dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has not undergone a condition assessment, inspections are conducted regularly to ensure safe operation. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1300 cubic feet per second, providing flood control measures for the surrounding area. With its historical significance and environmental impact, the Ivy River dam serves as a key component in the sustainable management of water resources and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1918 |
Dam Length |
316 |
Dam Height |
62 |
River Or Stream |
Ivy River, French Broad River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
4 |
Hydraulic Height |
62 |
Drainage Area |
1364 |
Nid Storage |
40 |
Structural Height |
63 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
63 |
Ivy River Near Marshall
|
69cfs |
French Broad River At Marshall
|
1120cfs |
French Broad River At Asheville
|
963cfs |
French Broad River At Hot Springs
|
1350cfs |
Beetree Creek Near Swannanoa
|
5cfs |
Swannanoa River At Biltmore
|
71cfs |
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