Doub Estate Dam
Doub Estate Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Doub Estate Dam
The primary purpose of Doub Estate Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Kimberly D Petticord (private). It impounds the Bashavia Creek near Pfafftown.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 | Pfafftown |
| River/Stream | Bashavia Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.17720, -80.38350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Kimberly D Petticord |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02359 |
| Federal ID | NC02359 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |