Forest Oaks Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityAlamance
River/StreamBeaver Creek
Coordinates35.99670, -79.71420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length625 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage222 acre-ft
Max Storage222 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,176 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerGuilford Development Group, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/14/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00676
Federal IDNC00676
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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