Lynco Dam (Aka Forbis Lake Dam)

North Carolina — Guilford County — UT to Little Alamance Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
RiverUT to Little Alamance Creek
Coordinates36.00500, -79.72900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length380 ft
NID Storage89 acre-ft
Max Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLynco Club, Inc.

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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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