Heron's Nest Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Oak Ridge |
| River/Stream | Haw River |
| Coordinates | 36.17330, -80.01440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Heron's Nest Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |