Wake Crossroads Lake Dam
Wake Crossroads Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wake Crossroads Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Wake Crossroads Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tradewinds Hoa, Inc. (private). It impounds the Harris Creek near Milburnie.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Milburnie |
| River/Stream | Harris Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.87210, -78.50350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 158 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Tradewinds HOA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00870 |
| Federal ID | NC00870 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |