Lake Townsend Dam

North Carolina — Guilford County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Coordinates36.19010, -79.73150

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,420 ft
NID Storage38,285 acre-ft
Max Storage38,285 acre-ft
Surface Area1,635 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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