Shelley Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityRaleigh
River/StreamLead Mine Creek
Coordinates35.85670, -78.66160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Length1,155 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,269 acre-ft
Max Storage4,269 acre-ft
Normal Storage445 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge29,167 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWake County Facility and Field Services
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01452
Federal IDNC01452
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Leadmine Lake Dam 1.1 mi High Tennyson Place Dam 1.4 mi Significant Wooten Pond Dam 1.4 mi High Ammons Lake Dam Lower 1.5 mi High Hart-george Pond Dam 1.6 mi High Williams-johnson Pond Dam 1.7 mi High Ammons Lake Dam Upper 1.8 mi High Holly Lane Dam 2.0 mi High Cedar Hills Lake Dam 2.1 mi High Baker Lake Dam 2.1 mi High