Occoneechee Lower Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
River/StreamUT to Eno River
Coordinates36.05990, -79.11360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length125 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5 acre-ft
Max Storage5 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05777
Federal IDNC05777
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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