Falls Lake Dam
North Carolina — Wake County — NEUSE RIVER
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River | NEUSE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.94154, -78.58270 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,915 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,020,980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,020,980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,310 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 30, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1981 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Wilmington District |
| Other Name | Falls Lake |
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.