Loflin Lake Dam
Loflin Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Loflin Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Loflin 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 Joseph C Gonzalez (private). It impounds the Yadkin River near Bermuda Run.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 02/22/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Bermuda Run |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.05890, -80.48280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 297 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Joseph C Gonzalez |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01530 |
| Federal ID | NC01530 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |