Located in High Point, North Carolina, Oak Hollow Lake Dam is a crucial water resource structure that serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 53.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 39 feet, providing storage of up to 24,500 acre-feet of water. The dam impounds the West Fork Deep River, creating a surface area of 690 acres and a drainage area of 19,648 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Oak Hollow Lake Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program to ensure public safety. The dam features a spillway, but specific details such as spillway type and width are not provided in the data. With a maximum discharge capacity of 54,000 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water management in Guilford County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Oak Hollow Lake Dam to be an essential infrastructure for both recreational activities and water supply in the region.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
1450 |
River Or Stream |
West Fork Deep River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
690 |
Hydraulic Height |
39 |
Drainage Area |
19648 |
Nid Storage |
24500 |
Structural Height |
53.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
54 |