Mason Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityWake Forest
River/StreamHorse Creek
Coordinates36.00850, -78.53220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge132 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDiazit Company, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00865
Federal IDNC00865
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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