Lowe Dam
Lowe Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lowe Dam
The primary purpose of Lowe Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by James G Henson (private). It impounds the Fisher River near Lowgap.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 28 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/09/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Lowgap |
| River/Stream | Fisher River |
| Coordinates | 36.53310, -80.86290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,817 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | James G Henson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04287 |
| Federal ID | NC04287 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |