Poindexter Dam

North Carolina — Surry County — UT to Bear Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySurry
RiverUT to Bear Creek
Coordinates36.32210, -80.72490

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 9, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBetty D. Poindexter Life Estate

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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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