Rtp W-5 Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Kit Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85380, -78.88690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |