Rtp Lake W-1 Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Kit Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverKit Creek
Coordinates35.86200, -78.87600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage327 acre-ft
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1995
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerResearch Triangle Foundation of North Carolina

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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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