Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West

Tomahawk Creek· Forsyth, North Carolina· Earth·
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Year Modified2008
NID IDNC02436

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: December 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Brookberry Farm Residential Owners Master Assc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West?

Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West?

Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West is owned by Brookberry Farm Residential Owners Master Assc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West?

Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West last inspected?

Brookberry Farm Lake Dam West was last inspected on December 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.