Hogan Farms Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Nearest CityChapel Hill
River/StreamBolin Creek
Coordinates35.94950, -79.10010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,865 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLake Hogan Farms Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00770
Federal IDNC00770
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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