Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #1-B, located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS in 1968 for flood risk reduction along Lick Creek.
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With a structural height of 39 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam has a storage capacity of 271 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 123 acre-feet spread over a surface area of 17.4 acres.
Despite being state-regulated and inspected, Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #1-B has a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates. However, the dam's condition assessment in 2019 deemed it satisfactory, providing some reassurance to the local community. With a moderate risk rating of 3 and a history of regular inspections every 2 years, the dam continues to serve its primary purpose effectively while maintaining a proactive approach to risk management.
Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #1-B stands as a vital infrastructure within the Forsyth County region, overseen by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program. While it lacks associated structures and federal funding, its role in flood risk reduction for the area cannot be understated. As climate change exacerbates the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the importance of well-maintained dams like this one in protecting communities and water resources becomes increasingly evident.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
570 |
River Or Stream |
Lick Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Nid Storage |
271 |
Structural Height |
39 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
39 |
Dan R At Pine Hall
|
235cfs |
Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge
|
10cfs |
Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro
|
2cfs |
Little Yadkin River At Dalton
|
16cfs |
East Fork Deep River Near High Point
|
5cfs |
Yadkin River At Enon
|
1080cfs |