The City of Asheville will begin storm debris removal operations in the waterways and roads of the North Fork Reservoir beginning within the next few weeks.
It is important to note that this work is not being done because the dam is unsafe. Instead, the project is designed to:
- Protect the City’s drinking water system by maintaining water flow and flood prevention.
- Reduce the risk of wildfire damage in sensitive watershed areas.
- Safely and responsibly dispose of storm debris.
What the community can expect
- Contractors will work 7 days a week, during daylight hours
- Increased truck traffic on the roads leading to/from the North Fork Reservoir.
- Operations monitored for safety and environmental protection.
Storm debris processing
Debris collected at North Fork Reservoir will be chipped on-site and hauled to a final disposal facility.
- Only storm-related vegetative debris from the reservoirs will be processed – no trash, construction materials, or hazardous waste.
More information can be found on the project page.