Pine Tree Lake Dam #1
Pine Tree Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Pine Tree Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Pine Tree Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boma North Carolina, Llc (private). It impounds the Abbotts Creek near Wallburg.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 01/14/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Wallburg |
| River/Stream | Abbotts Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.06800, -80.09340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 231 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boma North Carolina, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00368 |
| Federal ID | NC00368 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |