Douglas-eakley Pond Dam Upper
Douglas-eakley Pond Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Douglas-eakley Pond Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Douglas-eakley Pond Dam Upper is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Deer Haven Condominium (private). It impounds the Walnut Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 18 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Walnut Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.77840, -78.72490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Deer Haven Condominium |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04478 |
| Federal ID | NC04478 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |