Lake Wheeler Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69270, -78.69430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 560 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |