Lake Wendell Dam

Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyJohnston
Nearest CityArcher Lodge
River/StreamBuffalo Creek
Coordinates35.72690, -78.36060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height8 ft
Dam Length130 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage560 acre-ft
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage560 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge330 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames S Young
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Last Inspection05/05/1976
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00960
Federal IDNC00960
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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