Mason Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Horse Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverHorse Creek
Coordinates36.00850, -78.53220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 3, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDiazit Company, Inc.

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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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