John S. Allen Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
River/StreamUT to Yadkin River
Coordinates36.23860, -80.43720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Length166 ft
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJohn S Allen
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC05729
Federal IDNC05729
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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