W. H. Parker Dam
W. H. Parker Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About W. H. Parker Dam
The primary purpose of W. H. Parker Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doris F Parker (private). It impounds the Harris Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet.
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 01/10/2018.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Harris Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.91450, -78.46110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doris F Parker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04580 |
| Federal ID | NC04580 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |