Higgins Lake Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGuilford
Nearest CityAlamance
River/StreamLittle Alamance Creek
Coordinates36.04790, -79.69060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length715 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge40 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBeverly H. Breslyn Family Trust
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00606
Federal IDNC00606
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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