Dams in Granville County, North Carolina
13Total Dams
6High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in Granville County, North Carolina
Granville County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Granville County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Butner Dam at 80 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butner Dam | High | Fair | 80 | Recreation | |
| Lake Devin Dam | High | Fair | 36 | Water Supply | |
| Nye #1 Dam | High | Fair | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Lake Rogers Dam | High | Fair | 20 | Recreation | |
| Noblin Dam | High | Fair | 17 | Recreation | |
| Island Creek Dam | High | 0 | Other | ||
| Norwood Dam | Significant | Fair | 27 | Recreation | |
| Golden Pond Dam | Significant | Fair | 21 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Gregory Dam | Significant | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | ||
| Camp Oak Hill Pond Dam | Significant | 16 | Recreation | ||
| Wortham Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 25 | Recreation | |
| Dickerson Pond Dam | Low | Fair | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Hamme Lake Dam | Low | 19 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1957 |