Burke Dam
North Carolina — Alamance County — Quaker Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| River | Quaker Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09730, -79.33780 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 17, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Debris Control |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | City of Graham |
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.