Lake Townsend Dam
North Carolina — Guilford County — Reedy Fork Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River | Reedy Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.19010, -79.73150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| NID Storage | 38,285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,635 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 22, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1969 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Greensboro |
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.