Darden Dam
Darden Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Darden Dam
The primary purpose of Darden Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ginger A Bridges (private). It impounds the Ut To Upper Barton Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 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 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 03/19/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Ut To Upper Barton Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.92500, -78.72930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Ginger A Bridges |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04554 |
| Federal ID | NC04554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |