Inman Brothers Lake Dam
Inman Brothers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Inman Brothers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Inman Brothers Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bennie C Inman (private). It impounds the Mears Fork Creek near Altamahaw.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 297 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Altamahaw |
| River/Stream | Mears Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.21040, -79.89180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bennie C Inman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01607 |
| Federal ID | NC01607 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |