Riggsbee Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Turkey Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverTurkey Creek
Coordinates35.79610, -78.85190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage24 acre-ft
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 22, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRiggsbee Farm Homeowners 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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