Burkhead Lake Dam #1

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMontgomery
Nearest CityAlma
River/StreamDrowning Creek
Coordinates35.28370, -79.73360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67 acre-ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage56 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge82 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/26/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00468
Federal IDNC00468
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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