Vinson Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCaswell
Nearest CityBurlington
River/StreamJordan Creek
Coordinates36.24700, -79.32840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Length285 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge36 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBackwoods Land, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00578
Federal IDNC00578
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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