Parrish Lake Dam
Parrish Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Parrish Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Parrish Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wellsprings Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Bashavia Creek near Vienna.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/24/2024.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Vienna |
| River/Stream | Bashavia Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.14770, -80.39280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 99 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wellsprings Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00313 |
| Federal ID | NC00313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |