Lake Myra Dam

Significant Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityShotwell
River/StreamMarks Creek
Coordinates35.75310, -78.43020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Length310 ft
Year Completed1919 (107 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage402 acre-ft
Max Storage402 acre-ft
Normal Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Max Discharge1,530 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCharles M Yeager
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Last Inspection04/23/1993
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00800
Federal IDNC00800
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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