Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1

UT to Reedy Fork Creed· Guilford, North Carolina· Built 1995· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,610 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDNC05134

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: January 3, 2013
State Regulated: No

Ownership

City of Greensboro

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1?

Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1?

Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 is owned by City of Greensboro (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 built?

Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1?

Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 last inspected?

Lake Townsend Wtp Dam #1 was last inspected on January 3, 2013. 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.