Pell Lake Dam
Pell Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pell Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Pell Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ranch Lake Estates 37, Llc (private). It impounds the Toms Creek near Pilot Mountain.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet.
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 12/23/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Pilot Mountain |
| River/Stream | Toms Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.46230, -80.45850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ranch Lake Estates 37, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01480 |
| Federal ID | NC01480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |