Fox Lake Dam
Fox Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, North Carolina, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Fox Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fox Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Fox Hill Farm South Hoa, Inc. (private). It impounds the Little Creek near Durham.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 385 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 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 10/27/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Orange |
| Nearest City | Durham |
| River/Stream | Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.09220, -79.05190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 385 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Fox Hill Farm South HOA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01687 |
| Federal ID | NC01687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |