Discovery Lake Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Haywood |
| River/Stream | Burdens Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.88560, -78.87610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 336 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 336 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | National Institutes of Health |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |