Matthews Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Swift Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverSwift Creek
Coordinates35.67620, -78.69570

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length351 ft
NID Storage37 acre-ft
Max Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJDS Farms, 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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