Buckhorn Lake Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Lee |
| Nearest City | Lillington |
| River/Stream | Cape Fear River |
| Coordinates | 35.53950, -78.99020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3,200 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,860 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |