Richardson Lake Dam
North Carolina — Guilford County — Reedy Fork Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River | Reedy Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.17980, -79.84140 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 31, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1944 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Perl Family, LLC |
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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.