Blackburn Lake Dam

North Carolina — Orange County — UT to Eno River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
RiverUT to Eno River
Coordinates36.03943, -79.13040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 12, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKevin Sousa

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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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