Colony Lake Dam
North Carolina — Orange County — Little Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange |
| River | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.93790, -79.00760 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Colony Lake Homeowners Association, Inc. |
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.