Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam

Kit Creek-Tr· Durham, North Carolina· Built 1965· Earth·
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length390 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area173 sq mi
Max Discharge102 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDNC01036

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 6, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Durham County Wildlife Club, Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam?

Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam?

Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam is owned by Durham County Wildlife Club, Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam built?

Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam?

Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Durham Wildlife Club Lake Dam was last inspected on March 6, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.