Thompson Lake Dam
North Carolina — Alleghany County — Glade Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alleghany |
| River | Glade Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.49580, -81.03400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 17, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1953 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Jerry H Laws |
Location Map
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.