Kernersville Water Supply Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — Belews Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverBelews Creek
Coordinates36.15470, -80.10120

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Kernersville
Other NameOld Valley School Road Dam

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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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