Holding Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Smith Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverSmith Creek
Coordinates35.95680, -78.50900

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage145 acre-ft
Max Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHolding Village Owners Association, 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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