Shaw Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityRaleigh
River/StreamHoneycutt Creek
Coordinates35.89300, -78.65840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Max Discharge109 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerGrey's Landing Property Owners Association, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00851
Federal IDNC00851
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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