Galloway Dam
Galloway Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Galloway Dam
The primary purpose of Galloway Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James G Galloway (private). It impounds the Yadkin River.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
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 01/16/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.11600, -80.46760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James G Galloway |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02471 |
| Federal ID | NC02471 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |