Morton Dam
Morton Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Morton Dam
The primary purpose of Morton Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Morton Family Revocable Living Trust (private). It impounds the Terrible Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 01/16/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Terrible Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.61080, -78.73940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Morton Family Revocable Living Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04595 |
| Federal ID | NC04595 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |