Durhams Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wayne County — Yellow Marsh Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWayne
RiverYellow Marsh Branch
Coordinates35.28120, -78.05730

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage112 acre-ft
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 18, 2016
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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