Laurel Hill Park Dam
Laurel Hill Park 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 Laurel Hill Park Dam
The primary purpose of Laurel Hill Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (local government). It impounds the Crabtree Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 70 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2019.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Crabtree Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.82990, -78.69650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05417 |
| Federal ID | NC05417 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |