Wakefield Lake Dam #1

North Carolina — Wake County — Jenny Branch

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverJenny Branch
Coordinates35.95500, -78.58100

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length390 ft
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 23, 1993
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBrandywine, LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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