Brookberry Farm Lake Dam South
Brookberry Farm Lake Dam South is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Brookberry Farm Lake Dam South
The primary purpose of Brookberry Farm Lake Dam South is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Brookberry Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Tomahawk Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/17/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Tomahawk Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.10600, -80.37090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Brookberry Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02437 |
| Federal ID | NC02437 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |