Satterfield Dam #3, located in Forsyth, North Carolina, along the Yadkin River-Tr, is a private earth dam completed in 1983 for recreational purposes.
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Standing at 30 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 26.5 feet and a length of 200 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a normal storage of 14.4 acre-feet. With a surface area of 1.5 acres and draining an area of 41 square miles, this dam serves as a low-hazard structure with a satisfactory condition assessment as of January 2013.
Owned privately and not state-regulated, Satterfield Dam #3 is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community. With no associated structures, locks, or spillways, this dam primarily serves as a water resource for leisure activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Although not a federal project, Satterfield Dam #3 contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and monitoring of dams like Satterfield Dam #3 become increasingly important for sustainable water management and climate resilience in the region.
Year Completed |
1983 |
Dam Length |
200 |
River Or Stream |
Yadkin River-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.5 |
Drainage Area |
41 |
Nid Storage |
19 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
30 |
Yadkin River At Enon
|
1080cfs |
Little Yadkin River At Dalton
|
16cfs |
Yadkin River At Yadkin College
|
1340cfs |
Hunting Creek Near Harmony
|
93cfs |
Ararat River At Ararat
|
138cfs |
Fisher River Near Copeland
|
177cfs |