Clark Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1945. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 310 ft long. 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 Clark Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Clark Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clark Lake Estates, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut to New Hope Creek near Farrington.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/26/2002. That was over 24 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Farrington |
| River/Stream | Ut to New Hope Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.93950, -78.99720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clark Lake Estates, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2002 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01048 |
| Federal ID | NC01048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |