Little River Reservoir

Little River Reservoir in Durham, North Carolina, is one of the city’s main drinking water sources. Created by damming the Little River, with the dam completed in 1988, it also serves the public as a recreation area through a city park along its shores. Visitors can fish and rent boats, canoes, and kayaks, while using picnic tables and restrooms, though private boats are not permitted. Public access to current and historical water levels underscores the reservoir’s role in Durham’s water supply. The river has also been central to regional water planning, including a postponed proposal for another reservoir involving Wake County and nearby municipalities.

North Carolina · United States