Falls Lake Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | FALLS |
| River/Stream | NEUSE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.94154, -78.58270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,915 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,020,980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,020,980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114,740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,310 acres |
| Drainage Area | 770 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Wilmington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |