Petty Lake Dam
North Carolina — Durham County — UT to Neuse River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| River | UT to Neuse River |
| Coordinates | 36.03290, -78.79270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 10, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Cheek, LLC |
| Other Name | Bucher Dam |
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.