Reedy Creek Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 330 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Reedy Creek Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Reedy Creek Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (state). It impounds the Ut to Crabtree Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Ut to Crabtree Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.83970, -78.74510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 205 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nc Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00842 |
| Federal ID | NC00842 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |