Lake Desmond Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — Ellison Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverEllison Creek
Coordinates36.06900, -80.43620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage19 acre-ft
Max Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 19, 2020
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Lewisville

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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