Sandler Mcnairy Dam
Sandler Mcnairy Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 1991. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sandler Mcnairy Dam
The primary purpose of Sandler Mcnairy Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Stonebridge Summerfield, Llc (private). It impounds the Mears Fork Creek near Altamahaw.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 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 03/03/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Altamahaw |
| River/Stream | Mears Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.23020, -79.84010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 339 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Stonebridge Summerfield, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00587 |
| Federal ID | NC00587 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |