Bass Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Basal Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverBasal Creek
Coordinates35.64230, -78.80330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length675 ft
NID Storage910 acre-ft
Max Storage910 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Holly Springs Parks & Recreation

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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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