Back Creek Reservoir Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Nearest City | Haw River |
| River/Stream | East Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09950, -79.33020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,645 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,645 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,057 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 646 acres |
| Drainage Area | 66 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 811,292 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Graham |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |