Moss Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — UT to Little River

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverUT to Little River
Coordinates35.79330, -78.31980

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMoss 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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