Discovery Lake Dam
North Carolina — Durham County — Burdens Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| River | Burdens Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.88560, -78.87610 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 9, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1978 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | National Institutes of Health |
| Other Name | Niehs Lake Dam, Lake Drew 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.