Little River Reservoir (North Carolina) Explained

The Little River Reservoir is located in Durham, North Carolina, United States, and is one of the main sources of drinking water for the town.

The reservoir was created by a dam completed in 1988.^[1] It hosts a city park that offers fishing facilities including boat, canoe, and kayak rentals, along with picnic tables and restrooms.^[2] Private boats are not permitted on the reservoir.

Current and historic reservoir water levels can be found below.^[3]

In cooperation with Raleigh, Wake Forest, Wendell, and Zebulon in North Carolina, Wake County NC is also planning a reservoir on the Little River.^[4] The project has been postponed for environmental study.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hazen and Sawyer . Little River Dam and Reservoir . Hazen and Sawyer.
2. Web site: City of Durham, NC . Little River Fishing Facility. Durham Parks and Recreation.
3. Web site: City of Durham, NC . Water Supply Status - Lake Levels . Durham Water Management.
4. Web site: Wake County, NC . Little River Water Supply Watershed . Wake County Government.
5. Web site: News and Observer . Reservoir likely on hold until 2029 .