Airport Center Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Airport Center Dam #1, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1984 for recreation purposes on Brush Creek.


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Summary

With a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a structural height of 19 feet, the dam stands at a length of 250 feet and has a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities, with a surface area of 6.7 acres and a drainage area of 504 square miles.

Despite being privately owned, Airport Center Dam #1 is not regulated by the state and has a low hazard potential with a satisfactory condition assessment as of February 2016. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 831 cubic feet per second and a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. It is situated in Guilford County and falls under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. The dam's last inspection was conducted in February 2016, and it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared.

Overall, Airport Center Dam #1 serves as a recreational site in Greensboro, contributing to the local landscape and providing opportunities for outdoor activities. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in the dam's design and construction details, as well as its role in managing water flow and storage in the area. Despite its private ownership, the dam's low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment reflect a commitment to safety and maintenance.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

250

River Or Stream

Brush Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.7

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

504

Nid Storage

51

Structural Height

19

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
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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.