Lake Raleigh Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityRaleigh
River/StreamWalnut Creek
Coordinates35.76570, -78.67660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Length762 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,921 acre-ft
Max Storage1,921 acre-ft
Normal Storage560 acre-ft
Surface Area88 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge13,990 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerState of North Carolina, State Property Office
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC00863
Federal IDNC00863
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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