Matthews Lake Dam
North Carolina — Durham County — New Hope Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| River | New Hope Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.93240, -78.96530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | — |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 12, 1997 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1951 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Nancy D Bennett |
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.