Janita Lake Dam Upper

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
River/StreamSalem Creek
Coordinates36.03533, -80.28973

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length175 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16 acre-ft
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage9 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCurtis McLaurin
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02428
Federal IDNC02428
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Janita Lake Dam Lower 0.2 mi Low Winston-salem Forsyth County Lagoon #2 Dam 0.7 mi High Winston-salem Forsyth County Lagoon #1 Dam 0.7 mi High Winston-salem Forsyth County Lagoon #3 Dam 0.8 mi High Myers Lake Dam 1.6 mi Low Sabrina Lake Dam 1.6 mi High Kaymoore Dam 1.7 mi High Hillcrest Towne Center Pond B Dam 2.4 mi High Cooper Lake Dam 2.5 mi Low Hillcrest Towne Center Pond E Dam 2.6 mi High