Bedford At Falls River Dam #1
Bedford At Falls River Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 2004. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bedford At Falls River Dam #1
The primary purpose of Bedford At Falls River Dam #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Bedford At Falls River Master Association, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4 acre-feet. Completed in 2004, 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 02/15/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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 |
| Coordinates | 35.93000, -78.56790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Bedford at Falls River Master Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC06066 |
| Federal ID | NC06066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |