Lake Ellen Dam

North Carolina — Orange County — Booker Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
RiverBooker Creek
Coordinates35.94590, -79.05280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage81 acre-ft
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Ellen Homeowners Association

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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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