N. Durham Quarry East Dam
N. Durham Quarry East Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About N. Durham Quarry East Dam
The primary purpose of N. Durham Quarry East Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Hanson Aggregates Southeast, Llc (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Braggtown.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 134 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 08/11/2016. That was 9 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Braggtown |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.21590, -78.94820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Hanson Aggregates Southeast, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05165 |
| Federal ID | NC05165 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |