Macgregor Downs Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityApex
River/StreamSwift Creek
Coordinates35.74180, -78.79550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length960 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage486 acre-ft
Max Storage486 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Max Discharge234 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTown of Cary
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00848
Federal IDNC00848
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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