Hillcrest Towne Center Pond E Dam
Hillcrest Towne Center Pond E Dam is an earth dam located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, built in 2009. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hillcrest Towne Center Pond E Dam
Hillcrest Towne Center Pond E Dam is a dam in Forsyth, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Hillcrest Towne Center Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Little Creek near Winston-salem.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 313 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, 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 01/25/2024.
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 | Forsyth |
| Nearest City | Winston-salem |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.05577, -80.32774 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 313 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Hillcrest Towne Center Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05855 |
| Federal ID | NC05855 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |