Barus Dam
North Carolina — Burke County — Double Branch
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| River | Double Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.72110, -81.56638 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 20, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Thomas E Littlejohn |
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.