Hedingham Dam #1
Hedingham Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hedingham Dam #1
The primary purpose of Hedingham Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fsc I, Llc (private). It impounds the Neuse River near Raleigh.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 303 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 01/29/2024.
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 |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Neuse River |
| Coordinates | 35.81110, -78.54700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 645 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FSC I, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/29/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00794 |
| Federal ID | NC00794 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |