Idols Reservoir Dam
Idols Reservoir Dam is a masonry dam located in Davie County, North Carolina, built in 1897. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Idols Reservoir Dam
Idols Reservoir Dam is a dam in Davie, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Winston-salem/forsyth County Utility Commission (local government). It impounds the Yadkin River near Spencer.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 665 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 252 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,945 square miles. Completed in 1897, the structure is over a century 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 01/16/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davie |
| Nearest City | Spencer |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 35.97460, -80.39870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 252 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,945 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 28,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utility Commission |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00791 |
| Federal ID | NC00791 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |