Overby Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Davidson County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 205 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 Overby Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Overby Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Anthony C Difoggio (private). It impounds the Reedy Run near Winston-salem.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 27 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 01/30/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Davidson |
| Nearest City | Winston-salem |
| River/Stream | Reedy Run |
| Coordinates | 35.96660, -80.14050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Anthony C Difoggio |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05518 |
| Federal ID | NC05518 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |