Infinity Road Raw Water Reservoir Dam
Infinity Road Raw Water Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1978. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Infinity Road Raw Water Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Infinity Road Raw Water Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Durham Department Of Water Management (local government). It impounds the Cabin Branch near Falls.
The dam stands 54 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/01/2019.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Cabin Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.08830, -78.87060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Durham Department of Water Management |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01667 |
| Federal ID | NC01667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |