Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #2, located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the area.


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Summary

Completed in 1970, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 21 feet, providing flood protection for the Lick Creek river/stream. The dam has a storage capacity of 584 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 34 acres, serving a drainage area of 3296 acres.

Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #2 is in fair condition, as assessed in May 2020. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates pose a moderate risk, with inspection frequency set at 2 times per year. The structure's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in December 2015, and while the dam meets regulatory guidelines, there is room for improvement in terms of risk management measures. With its crucial role in flood risk reduction for the region, ongoing monitoring and maintenance of this dam are essential to ensure the safety and protection of the surrounding community and environment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

600

River Or Stream

Lick Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

34

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

3296

Nid Storage

584

Structural Height

36

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

36
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.