Bedford at Falls River Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina, built in 2004. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 300 ft long. 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 Bedford at Falls River Dam #2
The primary purpose of Bedford at Falls River Dam #2 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wakefield Development Company (private). It impounds the Ut to Neuse River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2004, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/11/2023.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Ut to Neuse River |
| Coordinates | 35.92930, -78.56090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 96 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wakefield Development Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05648 |
| Federal ID | NC05648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |