Hillsborough Water Supply Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyOrange
Nearest CityHillsborough
River/StreamW. Fork Eno River
Coordinates36.14860, -79.17140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Length1,699 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24,061 acre-ft
Max Storage24,061 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,032 acre-ft
Surface Area271 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge22,918 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Hillsborough
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC05793
Federal IDNC05793
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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