Orval Jones Lake Dam
Orval Jones Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Orval Jones Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Orval Jones 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 Orval W Jones (private). It impounds the Bashavia Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 | Bashavia Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.17660, -80.39330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Orval W Jones |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04804 |
| Federal ID | NC04804 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |