Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #6, located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks in the Mill Creek area.
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This earth dam, constructed with a stone core on a rock foundation, stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 37 feet, with a length of 300 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 173 acre-feet and serves a drainage area of 2,686 acres, with a maximum discharge of 402 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Town Fork Creek Watershed Dam #6 is currently in fair condition, as assessed in January 2021. The dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its safety and functionality. While the risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, the dam has not had any modifications since its completion, and its emergency action plan was last revised in December 2015. With its vital role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area, this dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure in Forsyth County, North Carolina.
Dam Length |
300 |
River Or Stream |
Mill Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
2686 |
Nid Storage |
173 |
Structural Height |
37 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
37 |
Dan R At Pine Hall
|
235cfs |
Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge
|
10cfs |
Little Yadkin River At Dalton
|
16cfs |
Yadkin River At Enon
|
1080cfs |
East Fork Deep River Near High Point
|
5cfs |
Horsepen Creek At Us 220 Nr Greensboro
|
2cfs |