Edgehill Farm Dam
Edgehill Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Edgehill Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Edgehill Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edgehill Farm Hoa (private). It impounds the Coles Branch near Morrisville.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/22/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Morrisville |
| River/Stream | Coles Branch |
| Coordinates | 35.78340, -78.80500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 152 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edgehill Farm HOA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00927 |
| Federal ID | NC00927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |