Raleigh Rescue Mission Dam
Raleigh Rescue Mission Dam is an earth dam located in Johnston County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Raleigh Rescue Mission Dam
The primary purpose of Raleigh Rescue Mission Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ut To Marks Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 151 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 02/18/2025.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Johnston |
| River/Stream | Ut To Marks Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.69500, -78.43370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 151 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC03251 |
| Federal ID | NC03251 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |