Bormuth Dam
Bormuth Dam is an earth dam located in Burke County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bormuth Dam
The primary purpose of Bormuth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Alan R Bormuth (private). It impounds the Laurel Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Burke |
| River/Stream | Laurel Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69270, -81.62370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Alan R Bormuth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01959 |
| Federal ID | NC01959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |