Merchants Lake Dam Upper

North Carolina — Guilford County — UT to East Belews Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverUT to East Belews Creek
Coordinates36.23930, -80.01050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length253 ft
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJohn Germeroth

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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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