Carrboro Park Dam
Carrboro Park Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, North Carolina, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Carrboro Park Dam
The primary purpose of Carrboro Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Carrboro Public Works Department (local government). It impounds the Morgan Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange |
| River/Stream | Morgan Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92780, -79.10580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Carrboro Public Works Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03659 |
| Federal ID | NC03659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |