Flow Dam, also known as Forte Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Badin, North Carolina along Little Mountain Creek.
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Built in 1972, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 16.5 feet and a structural height of 23.3 feet, with a length of 395 feet. Its primary purpose is for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond, and it also serves recreational activities.
The dam has a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13.7 acres, with a drainage area of 3060 acres. Despite its significant storage capacity, the dam is classified as having a high hazard potential and is currently in poor condition, as per the last assessment conducted in April 2019. The dam is inspected regularly, with the most recent inspection conducted in 2019.
Flow Dam plays a crucial role in providing fire protection, stock, and recreational opportunities in the area. However, its poor condition and high hazard potential highlight the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of the water resource.
Year Completed |
1972 |
Dam Length |
395 |
River Or Stream |
Little Mountain Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
16.5 |
Drainage Area |
3060 |
Nid Storage |
127 |
Structural Height |
23.3 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
23 |
Little River Near Star
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16cfs |
Rocky River Near Norwood
|
305cfs |
Rocky R Ab Irish Buffalo Cr Nr Rocky River
|
84cfs |
Rocky River Nr Stanfield
|
173cfs |
Abbotts Creek At Lexington
|
31cfs |
Goose Cr At Fairview
|
14cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Deep Water Trailt Horse Camp
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Morrow Mountain State Park
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Art Lilley Campground
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Arrowhead
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Arrowhead Campground
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Badin Lake Capmground Upper Loop
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