Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1

Toms Creek· Alamance, North Carolina· Built 1972· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Max Discharge274 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDNC00743

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: May 25, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NCDEQ, DEMLR, Dam Safety Program

Ownership

Blanchard Family Farms, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1?

Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 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 Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1?

Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 is owned by Blanchard Family Farms, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 built?

Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1?

Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 last inspected?

Lake Burlington Sediment Dam #1 was last inspected on May 25, 2021. 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.