Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam
Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam
The primary purpose of Reynolds Tobaccoville Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by R.j. Reynolds, Inc. (private). It impounds the Barkers Creek near Winston-salem.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 975 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet. 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. 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 01/24/2023.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Winston-salem |
| River/Stream | Barkers Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.24360, -80.35730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 975 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,787 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | R.J. Reynolds, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02472 |
| Federal ID | NC02472 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |