Shearon Lake Dam
Shearon Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shearon Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Shearon Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James A Privette (private). It impounds the Ut To Little River near Lowell Mill.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Lowell Mill |
| River/Stream | Ut To Little River |
| Coordinates | 35.96110, -78.41610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James A Privette |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01703 |
| Federal ID | NC01703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |