Satterfield Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 242 ft long, taller than 62% 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 Satterfield Dam #1
The primary purpose of Satterfield Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by William N Blackard (private). It impounds the Yadkin River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 242 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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. The most recent inspection on record was 01/16/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Yadkin River |
| Coordinates | 36.13360, -80.44120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 242 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | William N Blackard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02475 |
| Federal ID | NC02475 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |