Shelley Lake Dam
North Carolina — Wake County — Lead Mine Creek
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | Lead Mine Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85670, -78.66160 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,155 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,269 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,269 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 31, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Wake County Facility and Field Services |
| Other Name | Crabtree Creek WS Dam #13 |
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.