Little River Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Little River |
| Coordinates | 36.11350, -78.86850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 97 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 86,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Durham Department of Water Management |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |