Irrigation Lake Dam
Irrigation Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Irrigation Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Irrigation Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Greensboro Country Club (private). It impounds the Ut To Brush Creek near Ossippee.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.
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 12/13/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| Nearest City | Ossippee |
| River/Stream | Ut To Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.15770, -79.88380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Greensboro Country Club |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02773 |
| Federal ID | NC02773 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |