Lake Butner Dam

North Carolina — Granville County — Knap of Reeds Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGranville
RiverKnap of Reeds Creek
Coordinates36.16710, -78.77250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage10,800 acre-ft
Max Storage10,800 acre-ft
Surface Area340 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

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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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