Lower Colonial Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityGreensboro
River/StreamUT to E. Fork Deep River
Coordinates36.06670, -79.93870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length350 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage64 acre-ft
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerColonial Pipeline Company, Greensboro Junction
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC02788
Federal IDNC02788
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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