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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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Zebulon |
| River/Stream | Ut To Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85190, -78.32330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | D.R. Horton, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07567 |
| Federal ID | NC07567 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |