Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam

UT to Horsepen Creek· Guilford, North Carolina· Built 2001· Concrete·
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 Length262 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage4 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNC05527

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: March 1, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Jefferson Square of Greensboro, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam?

Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam 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 Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam?

Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam is owned by Jefferson Square of Greensboro, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam built?

Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam?

Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam last inspected?

Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam was last inspected on March 1, 2022. 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.