Buffalo Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamNorth Buffalo Creek
Coordinates36.11320, -79.78320

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Length960 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage868 acre-ft
Max Storage868 acre-ft
Normal Storage608 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge5,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLenoir Warehouse Group, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00599
Federal IDNC00599
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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