Poindexter Dam
Poindexter Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Poindexter Dam
The primary purpose of Poindexter Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Betty D. Poindexter Life Estate (private). It impounds the Ut To Bear Creek near Rockford.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 12/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Rockford |
| River/Stream | Ut To Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.32210, -80.72490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Betty D. Poindexter Life Estate |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04292 |
| Federal ID | NC04292 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |