Akins Lake Dam #1
Akins Lake Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Akins Lake Dam #1
The primary purpose of Akins Lake Dam #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mill Ridge South Homeowners Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Basal Creek near Banks.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 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 02/07/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Banks |
| River/Stream | Basal Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.62230, -78.79880 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mill Ridge South Homeowners Association, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC00931 |
| Federal ID | NC00931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |