Foster Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamUT to Reedy Fork Creek
Coordinates36.18360, -79.86740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage91 acre-ft
Max Storage91 acre-ft
Normal Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge132 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames D Allred
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00685
Federal IDNC00685
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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