Lake Mackintosh Dam

Alamance County, North Carolina (near Alamance)

River/Stream: Great Alamance Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
69 ft
Dam Length
400 ft
Reservoir Storage
30,825 acre-ft
Year Completed
1992
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
122,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-02-25

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
NC04954
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
36.04050, -79.50350
Age
34 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.