Duke University Dam

North Carolina — Durham County — UT to Sandy Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
RiverUT to Sandy Creek
Coordinates35.98870, -78.94510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage162 acre-ft
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 28, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed2006
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDuke Universty Facilities Management

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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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