Lake Hamilton Dam
North Carolina — Guilford County — Buffalo Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Guilford |
| River | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.08630, -79.86420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 384 ft |
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 20, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1931 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Hamilton Lakes & Parks, Inc. |
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.