Morton Dam
North Carolina — Wake County — Terrible Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | Terrible Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61080, -78.73940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 16, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Morton Family Revocable Living Trust |
Location Map
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.