Wakefield Lake Dam #2
Wakefield Lake Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wakefield Lake Dam #2
The primary purpose of Wakefield Lake Dam #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Raleigh Engineering Services Department (local government). It impounds the Richland Creek near Falls.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/27/2018.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Falls |
| River/Stream | Richland Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.95460, -78.55920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 116 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00884 |
| Federal ID | NC00884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |