Dutchman Downs Lake Dam
Dutchman Downs Lake 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 Dutchman Downs Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dutchman Downs Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harvey L Montague (private). It impounds the Dutchmans Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 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 11/29/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Dutchmans Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.71010, -78.78140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Harvey L Montague |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04625 |
| Federal ID | NC04625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |