Forest Oaks Lake Dam

Guilford County, North Carolina (near Alamance)

River/Stream: Beaver Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
625 ft
Reservoir Storage
222 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,176 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-08-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00676
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.99670, -79.71420
Age
62 years

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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.