Camp Durant Lake Dam #1
Camp Durant Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Camp Durant Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Camp Durant Lake Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (local government). It impounds the Perry Creek near Milburnie.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 01/07/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Milburnie |
| River/Stream | Perry Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.89060, -78.58410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 92 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00793 |
| Federal ID | NC00793 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |