Lake Shore Dam
Lake Shore Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lake Shore Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Shore Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Pulte Home Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Stirrup Iron Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/1993. That was over 33 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Ut To Stirrup Iron Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92940, -78.83420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 152 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Pulte Home Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01035 |
| Federal ID | NC01035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |