C. L. White Dam
C. L. White Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About C. L. White Dam
The primary purpose of C. L. White Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Salem Fork Country View Farms (private). It impounds the Snow Creek near Burch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 263 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 12/23/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Burch |
| River/Stream | Snow Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.36620, -80.78790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 263 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 879 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Salem Fork Country View Farms |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04263 |
| Federal ID | NC04263 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |