Ncsu Farm Unit Dam #2
Ncsu Farm Unit Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ncsu Farm Unit Dam #2
The primary purpose of Ncsu Farm Unit 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 State Of North Carolina, State Property Office (state). It impounds the Swift Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.
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 03/11/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Swift Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.72170, -78.68230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | State of North Carolina, State Property Office |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/11/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01458 |
| Federal ID | NC01458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |