Town Fork Creek WS Dam #7

Stokes County, North Carolina (near Walnut Cove)

River/Stream: Red Bank Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
45 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
338 acre-ft
Year Completed
1981
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-01-11

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
NC05441
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.26250, -80.21170
Age
45 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.