Davis Lake Dam, located in Guilford, North Carolina, serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the Tributary East Fork Deep River.
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Completed in 1993, this earth dam stands at a structural height of 25.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet, providing essential protection to the surrounding area. With a normal storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1,235 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating the potential impact of flooding events.
Maintained and regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Dam Safety Program, Davis Lake Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently rated as fair, indicating that necessary maintenance and risk management measures are in place. With a storage capacity of 310 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 4,944 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a key role in safeguarding the local community from potential flood risks.
The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction is complemented by its secondary function of debris control, highlighting its multi-faceted importance in water resource management. As part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's flood risk management strategy, Davis Lake Dam stands as a critical infrastructure asset, supported by local government ownership and oversight. With its strategic location in Jamestown and proximity to the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam represents a collaborative effort to enhance climate resilience and protect the surrounding environment from the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
380 |
River Or Stream |
Trib. East Fork Deep River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
1235 |
Nid Storage |
310 |
Structural Height |
25.5 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
26 |