Lake Desmond Dam
Lake Desmond Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Desmond Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Desmond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Lewisville (local government). It impounds the Ellison Creek near Bermuda Run.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/19/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Bermuda Run |
| River/Stream | Ellison Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06900, -80.43620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Lewisville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00325 |
| Federal ID | NC00325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |