Thompson Lake Dam

North Carolina — Durham County — UT to Little Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
RiverUT to Little Creek
Coordinates35.90610, -78.98820

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length330 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 9, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFalconbridge Homeowners Association
Other NameFalconbridge Dam

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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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