Lake Michie Dam

Durham County, North Carolina (near Redwood)

River/Stream: Flat River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
92 ft
Dam Length
920 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,660 acre-ft
Year Completed
1926
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
47,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-28

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC01027
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.15080, -78.82990
Age
100 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.