Forbis Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityTroxlers Mill
River/StreamLittle Alamance Creek
Coordinates36.00660, -79.71960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length442 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge198 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWilliam S Forbis
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00690
Federal IDNC00690
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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