Carter Lake Dam
North Carolina — Guilford County — Mears Fork Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River | Mears Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.23450, -79.82050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 474 ft |
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 15, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Joseph D Brady |
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.