Angus Barn Lake Dam
Angus Barn Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Angus Barn Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Angus Barn Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by State Of North Carolina, State Property Office (state). It impounds the Sycamore Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Sycamore Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89620, -78.76720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00854 |
| Federal ID | NC00854 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |