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 AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerStokes County Soil & Water Conservation District

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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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