Mcewen Estate Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
Nearest CityAlamance
River/StreamBack Creek
Coordinates36.07280, -79.53380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage142 acre-ft
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Max Discharge4,432 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBurlington Rental Properties
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/29/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01734
Federal IDNC01734
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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