Blackwood Lake Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Nearest CityCarrboro
River/StreamMorgan Creek
Coordinates35.94000, -79.11770

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Max Discharge132 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWilliam K Blackwood
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection03/22/2000
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00780
Federal IDNC00780
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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