Petty Lake Dam
Petty Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Durham County, North Carolina, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Petty Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Petty 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 Cheek, Llc (private). It impounds the Ut To Neuse River near Redwood.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 02/10/2020.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Durham |
| Nearest City | Redwood |
| River/Stream | Ut To Neuse River |
| Coordinates | 36.03290, -78.79270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Cheek, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01034 |
| Federal ID | NC01034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |