Lake Brandt Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityOssipee
River/StreamReedy Fork Creek
Coordinates36.17090, -79.83730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Length2,555 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,391 acre-ft
Max Storage18,391 acre-ft
Normal Storage10,131 acre-ft
Surface Area817 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
Max Discharge38,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Greensboro
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/13/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00700
Federal IDNC00700
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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