Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam
Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Ridge Golf Course Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Swift Creek near Smithfield.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2002, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/20/2024.
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 |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Ut To Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.66930, -78.67120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 607 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05626 |
| Federal ID | NC05626 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |