Town Fork Creek WS Dam #13

North Carolina, Stokes County, Watts Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyStokes
RiverWatts Creek
Coordinates36.29690, -80.21000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length630 ft
NID Storage579 acre-ft
Max Storage579 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 7, 2026
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFloyd E Shields

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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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