Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #6

Forsyth County, North Carolina (near Walnut Cove)

River/Stream: Mill Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
173 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
402 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-02-08

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00424
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.21156, -80.18942

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.