Idols Reservoir Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDavie
Nearest CitySpencer
River/StreamYadkin River
Coordinates35.97460, -80.39870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length665 ft
Year Completed1897 (129 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area1,945 sq mi
Max Discharge28,000 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00791
Federal IDNC00791
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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