Grey Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Grey Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Grey Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by 503 Realty, LLC (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Apex.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/21/2025.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Apex |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.73100, -78.85940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | 503 Realty, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC01706 |
| Federal ID | NC01706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |