Burkhead Lake Dam #1
North Carolina — Montgomery County — Drowning Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Montgomery |
| River | Drowning Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.28370, -79.73360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 26, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
Location Map
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.