Perry Dam
Perry Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Perry Dam
The primary purpose of Perry Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adam P Papp (private). It impounds the Laurel Creek near Falls.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet.
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 02/25/2003. That was over 23 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Laurel Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.98200, -78.71580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Adam P Papp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2003 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC02278 |
| Federal ID | NC02278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |