Messick Lake Dam
Messick Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Messick Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Messick 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 Florence J Messick (private). It impounds the Blacks Creek near Clemmons.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 243 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 19 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/06/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Clemmons |
| River/Stream | Blacks Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.07230, -80.45420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 243 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Florence J Messick |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/06/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02380 |
| Federal ID | NC02380 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |