Mount Airy City Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry
Nearest CityMount Airy
River/StreamLovills Creek
Coordinates36.52170, -80.62650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage130 acre-ft
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge660 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerCity of Mount Airy
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/11/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04254
Federal IDNC04254
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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