Lake Higgins Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamBrush Creek
Coordinates36.16990, -79.88040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,115 acre-ft
Max Storage5,115 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,935 acre-ft
Surface Area226 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge24,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Greensboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/18/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00698
Federal IDNC00698
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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