Town Fork Creek Ws Dam #13

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Nearest CityWalnut Cove
River/StreamWatts Creek
Coordinates36.29690, -80.21000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length630 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage579 acre-ft
Max Storage579 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,380 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerStokes County Soil & Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00343
Federal IDNC00343
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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