Old Stoney Creek Dam
Old Stoney Creek Dam is a concrete dam located in Alamance County, North Carolina, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Old Stoney Creek Dam
Old Stoney Creek Dam is a dam in Alamance, North Carolina. The dam is owned by City Of Burlington (local government). It impounds the Stony Creek near Hopedale.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/29/2025.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Alamance |
| Nearest City | Hopedale |
| River/Stream | Stony Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.12810, -79.40610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Burlington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00762 |
| Federal ID | NC00762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |