Compton Lake Dam

North Carolina, Orange County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Coordinates36.17830, -79.14480

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height-
Dam Length490 ft
NID Storage368 acre-ft
Max Storage368 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment-
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBetty Compton

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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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