Lake Mackintosh Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAlamance
Nearest CityAlamance
River/StreamGreat Alamance Creek
Coordinates36.04050, -79.50350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height69 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,825 acre-ft
Max Storage30,825 acre-ft
Normal Storage23,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,125 acres
Drainage Area135 sq mi
Max Discharge122,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCity of Burlington
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/25/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC04954
Federal IDNC04954
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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