Lake Lynn Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityRaleigh
River/StreamHare Snipe Creek
Coordinates35.87270, -78.69710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Length620 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,292 acre-ft
Max Storage2,292 acre-ft
Normal Storage499 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge4,908 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWake County Community Development Services
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNC01454
Federal IDNC01454
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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