Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along Barkers Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1982, this earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 42 feet with a hydraulic height of 16.8 feet. With a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction in the area, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.

The dam, regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in October 2015. Despite its age, the dam remains structurally sound and meets state regulatory standards. The surrounding area benefits from the dam's ability to store up to 350 acre-feet of water, providing essential flood protection and water resource management for the region.

With a maximum discharge capacity of 4,787 cubic feet per second, Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks and ensuring the safety of the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the importance of well-maintained dams like Reynolds Tobaccoville in managing water flow and reducing flood damage becomes increasingly evident.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

975

River Or Stream

Barkers Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

16.8

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

350

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

42
       
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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.