Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam
Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Beaverdam Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department Of Natural And Cultural Resources (state). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek near Falls.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,086 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 33,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 52 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 02/27/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.02460, -78.68790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,086 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 33,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 33,300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 52 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01445 |
| Federal ID | NC01445 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |