Buckhorn Lake Dam
North Carolina — Lee County — Cape Fear River
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| River | Cape Fear River |
| Coordinates | 35.53950, -78.99020 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 15, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1915 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
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.