Arboretum Townhouse Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Walker Lake Dam Old Kernersville Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Arboretum Townhouse Dam in Kernersville, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Dam Safety Program.
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Summary
Completed in 2001, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes along the Deep Creek-Tr river. With a hydraulic height of 5.6 feet and a structural height of 11.4 feet, the dam offers a storage capacity of 17.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.5 acres within a 50-acre drainage area.
Maintained at a fair condition assessment level, Arboretum Townhouse Dam presents a high hazard potential and undergoes inspections every two years, with the latest assessment conducted in January 2021. The dam features no spillway type or outlet gates, emphasizing its simple yet crucial role in water resource management. With its proximity to the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Arboretum Townhouse Dam stands as a significant element in the local water infrastructure, showcasing the intersection of land use, climate considerations, and recreational opportunities in Forsyth County.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
321 |
River Or Stream |
Deep Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
5.6 |
Drainage Area |
50 |
Nid Storage |
17.1 |
Structural Height |
11.4 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
11 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Arboretum Townhouse Dam