Dunnaway Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County — Turkey Creek

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
RiverTurkey Creek
Coordinates35.87930, -78.73290

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length406 ft
NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLong Lake Homeowner's Association, Inc.
Other NameLong 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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