Blackburn Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Nearest CityHillsborough
River/StreamUT to Eno River
Coordinates36.03943, -79.13040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerKevin Sousa
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00776
Federal IDNC00776
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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