Graham City Lake Dam #1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
Nearest CityHaw River
River/StreamBack Creek
Coordinates36.09940, -79.32900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage312 acre-ft
Max Storage312 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area70 sq mi
Max Discharge825 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Graham
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00736
Federal IDNC00736
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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