Lake Higgins Dam

North Carolina — Guilford County — Brush Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverBrush Creek
Coordinates36.16990, -79.88040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,100 ft
NID Storage5,115 acre-ft
Max Storage5,115 acre-ft
Surface Area226 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Greensboro

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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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