Umstead Park Lake Dam #1
North Carolina — Wake County — Sycamore Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | Sycamore Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87000, -78.76230 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| NID Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 432 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 28, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |
| Other Name | Big 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.