John S. Allen Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — UT to Yadkin River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverUT to Yadkin River
Coordinates36.23860, -80.43720

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length166 ft
NID Storage26 acre-ft
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 16, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJohn S Allen

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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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