Lee Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lee Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lee Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Lee, LLC (private). It impounds the Ut to Fiddler's Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/14/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Ut to Fiddler's Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.08310, -80.12140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Lee, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01587 |
| Federal ID | NC01587 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |