Rtp Lake W-1 Dam
Rtp Lake W-1 Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rtp Lake W-1 Dam
The primary purpose of Rtp Lake W-1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Research Triangle Foundation Of North Carolina (private). It impounds the Kit Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 327 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Kit Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.86200, -78.87600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05193 |
| Federal ID | NC05193 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |