Lake Raleigh Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Walnut Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverWalnut Creek
Coordinates35.76570, -78.67660

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length762 ft
NID Storage1,921 acre-ft
Max Storage1,921 acre-ft
Surface Area88 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 7, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerState of North Carolina, State Property Office

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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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