Johnson Dam
Johnson Dam is an earth dam located in Wilkes County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Johnson Dam
The primary purpose of Johnson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Benjamin Johnson (private). It impounds the Ut To Little Hunting Creek near Eagle Mills.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 01/07/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Nearest City | Eagle Mills |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little Hunting Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.11130, -80.98560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Benjamin Johnson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01469 |
| Federal ID | NC01469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |