Meredith College Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — SW Beaverdam Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverSW Beaverdam Creek
Coordinates35.79710, -78.68510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length390 ft
NID Storage34 acre-ft
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 25, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMeredith College Office of Business and Finance
Other NameMeredith Lake 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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