Duke University Dam
Duke University Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Duke University Dam
The primary purpose of Duke University Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Duke Universty Facilities Management (private). It impounds the Ut To Sandy Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/28/2017.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| River/Stream | Ut To Sandy Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98870, -78.94510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Duke Universty Facilities Management |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/28/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05909 |
| Federal ID | NC05909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |