Tributary To South Ellerbe Creek Dam
Tributary To South Ellerbe Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Tributary To South Ellerbe Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Tributary To South Ellerbe Creek Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Durham (local government). It impounds the Ut To S. Ellerbe Creek.
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.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| River/Stream | Ut To S. Ellerbe Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.00770, -78.90340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Durham |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06683 |
| Federal ID | NC06683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |