Smothers Lake Dam

Guilford County, North Carolina (near Ossipee)

River/Stream: UT to Smith Branch

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
50 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2024-12-16

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00691
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.20980, -79.67560
Age
73 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.