Newcomb Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
Nearest CityDurham
River/StreamSeven Mile Creek
Coordinates36.07620, -78.97010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage94 acre-ft
Max Storage94 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge245 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSwamp Fox, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01023
Federal IDNC01023
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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