Cliffs of Neuse State Park Dam is an earth dam located in Wayne County, North Carolina, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 160 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Cliffs of Neuse State Park Dam
The primary purpose of Cliffs of Neuse State Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nc Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (state). It impounds the Mill Creek near Seven Springs.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 02/01/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Seven Springs |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.23650, -77.88500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nc Department of Natural and Cultural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC04669 |
| Federal ID | NC04669 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |