Lake Michie Dam

North Carolina — Durham County — Flat River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
RiverFlat River
Coordinates36.15080, -78.82990

Physical Characteristics

NID Height92 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length920 ft
NID Storage18,660 acre-ft
Max Storage18,660 acre-ft
Surface Area460 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Durham Department of Water Management

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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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