Winston-Salem Forsyth County Lagoon #1 Dam

North Carolina — Forsyth County — Salem Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyForsyth
RiverSalem Creek
Coordinates36.04020, -80.30170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height12 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage70 acre-ft
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWinston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities

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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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