Back Creek Reservoir Dam

Alamance County, North Carolina (near Haw River)

River/Stream: East Back Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
700 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,645 acre-ft
Year Completed
1991
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
811,292 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-02-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC04873
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.09950, -79.33020
Age
35 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.