John Smith Lake Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Rockingham |
| Nearest City | Eden |
| River/Stream | Matrimony Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.48530, -79.79470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 234 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Inam Gill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |