Dix Hill Conference Center Lake Dam
Dix Hill Conference Center Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dix Hill Conference Center Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Dix Hill Conference Center Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by State Of North Carolina, State Property Office (state). It impounds the Swift Creek near Colonial Heights.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Colonial Heights |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.73480, -78.70620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 152 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00929 |
| Federal ID | NC00929 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |