Mcewen Estate Dam
North Carolina — Alamance County — Back Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| River | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.07280, -79.53380 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 29, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Burlington Rental Properties |
| Other Name | Waterford Lake Dam |
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.