Walker Lake Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — Belews Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverBelews Creek
Coordinates36.14420, -80.07550

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPeter B Richardson

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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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