Lake Hughes Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Beaverdam Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverBeaverdam Creek
Coordinates36.04120, -78.65120

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage123 acre-ft
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 4, 2019
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1948
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTriangle Land Conservancy

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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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