Rtp South Dam
Rtp South Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 1993. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rtp South Dam
The primary purpose of Rtp South Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Research Triangle Foundation Of North Carolina (private). It impounds the Kitt Creek near Apex.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 708 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/15/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The North Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Apex |
| River/Stream | Kitt Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.85210, -78.87340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04444 |
| Federal ID | NC04444 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |