Watkins Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityMilburnie
River/StreamPowell Creek
Coordinates35.87980, -78.49250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage298 acre-ft
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Normal Storage101 acre-ft
Surface Area49 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge307 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWatkins Pond, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/03/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00996
Federal IDNC00996
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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