Little River Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyDurham
Nearest CityFalls
River/StreamLittle River
Coordinates36.11350, -78.86850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height95 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,000 acre-ft
Max Storage18,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,300 acre-ft
Surface Area550 acres
Drainage Area97 sq mi
Max Discharge86,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCity of Durham Department of Water Management
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05143
Federal IDNC05143
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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