James Mcgroarty Dam

North Carolina — Guilford County — Mears Fork

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverMears Fork
Coordinates36.22260, -79.79670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length223 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 28, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2001
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGail B McGroarty

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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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