Mango Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Wake County, North Carolina. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 330 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 Mango Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Mango Creek Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Ellis Development Group (private). It impounds the Mango Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/19/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| River/Stream | Mango Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.78510, -78.49890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Ellis Development Group |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07491 |
| Federal ID | NC07491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |