Quail Roost Lake Dam #3

Mountain Creek· Durham, North Carolina· Earth·

Key Takeaway

Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 is classified as low hazard in North Carolina. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
NID IDNC02263

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 7, 2000
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Irmgard S Hill

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Quail Roost Lake Dam #3?

Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 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 Quail Roost Lake Dam #3?

Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 is owned by Irmgard S Hill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Quail Roost Lake Dam #3?

Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 last inspected?

Quail Roost Lake Dam #3 was last inspected on March 7, 2000. 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.