Buckhorn Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamReedy Fork Creek
Coordinates36.21580, -79.59580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerEller Living Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/22/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00671
Federal IDNC00671
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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