Merchants Lake Dam Upper
Merchants Lake Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Merchants Lake Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Merchants Lake Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Germeroth (private). It impounds the Ut To East Belews Creek near Stokesdale.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 253 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 12/06/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Stokesdale |
| River/Stream | Ut To East Belews Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.23930, -80.01050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 253 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Germeroth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01595 |
| Federal ID | NC01595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |