Tanglewood Dam
Tanglewood Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tanglewood Dam
The primary purpose of Tanglewood Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Forsyth County (local government). It impounds the Yadkin River near Bermuda Run.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 02/05/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Bermuda Run |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 35.98950, -80.41580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 117 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Forsyth County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06060 |
| Federal ID | NC06060 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |