Rtp South Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Kitt Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverKitt Creek
Coordinates35.85210, -78.87340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage708 acre-ft
Max Storage708 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 15, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1993
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerResearch Triangle Foundation of North Carolina
Other NameRtp Lake W-3 Dam

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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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