Lake Elton Dam
North Carolina — Durham County — UT to Northeast Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| River | UT to Northeast Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92609, -78.89841 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 22, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Elton B Clements |
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.