John Painter Dam
North Carolina — Guilford County — Rock Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09160, -79.62010 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 1, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | James J Hires |
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.