Neuseoca Lake Dam
Neuseoca Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1890. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Neuseoca Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Neuseoca Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Grace D Ramsey (private). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Milburnie.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 792 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1890, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 01/29/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Milburnie |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.81790, -78.52210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1890 (136 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 792 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 396 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Grace D Ramsey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00868 |
| Federal ID | NC00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |