Akins Lake Dam #2
North Carolina — Wake County — Basal Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | Basal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61930, -78.80550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 7, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | William L Slone |
| Other Name | Smerko Lake Dam |
Location Map
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.