Lake Elton Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
Nearest CityParkwood
River/StreamUT to Northeast Creek
Coordinates35.92609, -78.89841

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge33 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerElton B Clements
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC01037
Federal IDNC01037
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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