Messick Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
Nearest CityClemmons
River/StreamBlacks Creek
Coordinates36.07230, -80.45420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length243 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19 acre-ft
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerFlorence J Messick
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/06/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02380
Federal IDNC02380
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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