Breckenridge Recreation Center Dam
Breckenridge Recreation Center Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Breckenridge Recreation Center Dam
The primary purpose of Breckenridge Recreation Center Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by York Properties, Inc. (private). It impounds the Kitt Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/24/2023.
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 | Kitt Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.84025, -78.86277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 668 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | York Properties, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05622 |
| Federal ID | NC05622 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |