John Painter Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
River/StreamRock Creek
Coordinates36.09160, -79.62010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length525 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56 acre-ft
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames J Hires
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/01/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC02902
Federal IDNC02902
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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