Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #1-b

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
Nearest CityWalnut Cove
River/StreamLick Creek
Coordinates36.24050, -80.12550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage271 acre-ft
Max Storage271 acre-ft
Normal Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerElizabeth J Venable
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00422
Federal IDNC00422
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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