Wakefield Lake Dam #1

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityFalls
River/StreamJenny Branch
Coordinates35.95500, -78.58100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Length390 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area582 sq mi
Max Discharge202 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBrandywine, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection04/23/1993
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00883
Federal IDNC00883
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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