Foster Sikes Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityAlamance
River/StreamBig Alamance Creek
Coordinates35.96530, -79.71450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length438 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge622 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSamuel E Bridges
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02883
Federal IDNC02883
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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