Shelley Lake Dam

North Carolina — Wake County

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Coordinates35.85670, -78.66160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,155 ft
NID Storage4,269 acre-ft
Max Storage4,269 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1975
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWake County Facility and Field Services

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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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