Bedford At Falls River Dam #2

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.

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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Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWake
River/StreamUt To Neuse River
Coordinates35.92930, -78.56090

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Normal Storage16 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge96 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWakefield Development Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC05648
Federal IDNC05648
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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