Lake Wheeler Dam

North Carolina — Wake County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Coordinates35.69270, -78.69430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,200 ft
NID Storage10,800 acre-ft
Max Storage10,800 acre-ft
Surface Area560 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Raleigh Public Utilities Department

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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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