Town Fork Creek Ws Dam #16

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
Nearest CityWalnut Cove
River/StreamNeatmans Creek
Coordinates36.32470, -80.26380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height88 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,617 acre-ft
Max Storage3,617 acre-ft
Normal Storage504 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge15,300 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerStokes County Soil & Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00350
Federal IDNC00350
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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