Wakefield Lake Dam #1
Wakefield Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wakefield Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Wakefield Lake Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brandywine, Llc (private). It impounds the Jenny Branch near Falls.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 582 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/23/1993. That was over 32 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Jenny Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.95500, -78.58100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 582 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 202 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brandywine, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/1993 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00883 |
| Federal ID | NC00883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |