Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam
Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, North Carolina, built in 1963. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam
Hf Lee Inactive Ash Basin #3 Dam is a dam in Wayne, North Carolina. The dam is owned by Duke Energy Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Neuse River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 7,650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 86 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 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 05/13/2025.
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 | Wayne |
| River/Stream | Neuse River |
| Coordinates | 35.37924, -78.10783 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Duke Energy Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05982 |
| Federal ID | NC05982 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |