Smothers Lake Dam
Smothers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smothers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smothers Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Applefield Farms (private). It impounds the Ut To Smith Branch near Ossipee.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 | Ossipee |
| River/Stream | Ut To Smith Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.20980, -79.67560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Applefield Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00691 |
| Federal ID | NC00691 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |