Crowne at Polo Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 220 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Crowne at Polo Dam
The primary purpose of Crowne at Polo Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Crowne Ridge Associates (private). It impounds the Monarcas Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/30/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Forsyth |
| River/Stream | Monarcas Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.14010, -80.29090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Crowne Ridge Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05547 |
| Federal ID | NC05547 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |