Left Whitesell Lake Dam

North Carolina — Guilford County — Buffalo Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverBuffalo Creek
Coordinates36.13470, -79.59800

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage1,484 acre-ft
Max Storage1,484 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 23, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLinda H. Little Revocable Inter Vivos Trust

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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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