Ncsu Lake Dam #1
Ncsu Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ncsu Lake Dam #1
Ncsu Lake Dam #1 is a dam in Wake, North Carolina. The dam is owned by State Of North Carolina, State Property Office (state). It impounds the Swift Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Completed in 1948, 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 02/03/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.74000, -78.67570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00875 |
| Federal ID | NC00875 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |