Brockton Road Dam
Brockton Road Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brockton Road Dam
The primary purpose of Brockton Road 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 Engineering Services Department (local government). It impounds the Marsh Creek near Raleigh.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/08/2021.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Nearest City | Raleigh |
| River/Stream | Marsh Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.84260, -78.59620 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Raleigh Engineering Services Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC05717 |
| Federal ID | NC05717 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |