Sleepy Creek Upper Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wayne County — Sleepy Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWayne
RiverSleepy Creek
Coordinates35.25610, -77.96430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,070 ft
NID Storage414 acre-ft
Max Storage414 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSleepy Creek Club, Inc.
Other NameSleepy Creek Lake #1 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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