Stratford Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 540 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Stratford Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Stratford Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Pointe at Stratford Lakes HOA, Inc. (private). It impounds the Third Fork Creek near Farrington.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/09/2022.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Farrington |
| River/Stream | Third Fork Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.94380, -78.91540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Pointe at Stratford Lakes HOA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01041 |
| Federal ID | NC01041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |