Matthews Lake Dam
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Durham |
| River/Stream | New Hope Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.93240, -78.96530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | Nancy D Bennett |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 12/12/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |