Brooks Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityBenaja
River/StreamBenaja Creek
Coordinates36.23290, -79.71940

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage346 acre-ft
Max Storage346 acre-ft
Normal Storage288 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge429 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSummit Lakes Homeowners Assc., Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00598
Federal IDNC00598
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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