Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam
Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Guilford County, North Carolina, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jefferson Square Det. Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Jefferson Square Det. Pond 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 Jefferson Square Of Greensboro, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Horsepen Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 262 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/25/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River/Stream | Ut To Horsepen Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.12000, -79.87850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 262 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Jefferson Square of Greensboro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05527 |
| Federal ID | NC05527 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |