Forbis Lake Dam
Forbis Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Forbis Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Forbis Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William S Forbis (private). It impounds the Little Alamance Creek near Troxlers Mill.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 442 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 12/16/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Troxlers Mill |
| River/Stream | Little Alamance Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.00660, -79.71960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 442 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 198 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William S Forbis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00690 |
| Federal ID | NC00690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |