Durhams Lake Dam
Durhams Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, North Carolina, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Durhams Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Durhams Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Yellow Marsh Branch near Stevens Mill.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2016.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Stevens Mill |
| River/Stream | Yellow Marsh Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.28120, -78.05730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00943 |
| Federal ID | NC00943 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |