Forest Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
Nearest CityMebane
River/StreamMill Creek
Coordinates36.10780, -79.28120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length380 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage235 acre-ft
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Normal Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge226 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerThomas E Stephens
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00748
Federal IDNC00748
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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