Piedmont Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityJamestown
River/StreamUT to E. Fork Deep River
Coordinates36.05280, -79.94870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage95 acre-ft
Max Storage95 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,560 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of High Point
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05182
Federal IDNC05182
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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