Lynco Dam (aka Forbis Lake Dam)

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityTroxlers Mill
River/StreamUT to Little Alamance Creek
Coordinates36.00500, -79.72900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length380 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge569 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLynco Club, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC02882
Federal IDNC02882
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lynwood Lake Dam 0.1 mi High Forbis Lake Dam 0.5 mi Low Forest Oaks Lake Dam 1.0 mi High Pegram Lake Dam 1.6 mi Low Robbins Lake Dam 2.0 mi Low Hackett Lake Dam 2.0 mi Low Weston Dam 2.8 mi Low Foster Sikes Dam 2.9 mi High Aydelette Lake Dam 2.9 mi High Pringle Dam 3.1 mi High