Lake Townsend Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Ossipee |
| River/Stream | Reedy Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.19010, -79.73150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38,285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,635 acres |
| Drainage Area | 105 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Greensboro |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |