Hill Top Lake Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — UT to James Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverUT to James Branch
Coordinates36.12800, -80.35680

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage36 acre-ft
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 4, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMichael Lancaster

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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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