Kernersville Water Supply Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Grimes Crossroads |
| River/Stream | Belews Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.15470, -80.10120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,055 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Kernersville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |