Clifton Grove Dam 2

Clifton Grove Dam 2 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Clifton Grove Dam 2

The primary purpose of Clifton Grove Dam 2 is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by D.r. Horton, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Beaverdam Creek near Zebulon.

The dam stands 4 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/11/2024.

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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
Nearest CityZebulon
River/StreamUt To Beaverdam Creek
Coordinates35.85190, -78.32330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height4 ft
Dam Length170 ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerD.R. Horton, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/11/2024
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC07567
Federal IDNC07567
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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