Little River Dam

North Carolina — Durham County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
Coordinates36.11350, -78.86850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height95 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage18,000 acre-ft
Max Storage18,000 acre-ft
Surface Area550 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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