Lake Unity Dam
Lake Unity Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Unity Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Unity Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cardinal Lake Owners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Chunky Pipe Creek near Falls.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 02/28/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Chunky Pipe Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.01200, -78.81150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cardinal Lake Owners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01033 |
| Federal ID | NC01033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |