Lake Butner Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Granville |
| River/Stream | Knap of Reeds Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.16710, -78.77250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 340 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |