Perry Lake Dam
Perry Lake Dam is a masonry dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Perry Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Perry Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Twin Acres Country Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Buffalo Creek near Eagle Rock.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century 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 02/15/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Eagle Rock |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.86120, -78.42740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 525 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Twin Acres Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00886 |
| Federal ID | NC00886 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |