Sunnybrook 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 · 18 ft18 ft tall and 200 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 Sunnybrook Dam
The primary purpose of Sunnybrook Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Sunnybrook Estates Subdivision HOA, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 200 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 02/02/2024.
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Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wake |
| Coordinates | 35.75170, -78.59030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Sunnybrook Estates Subdivision HOA, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NC07602 |
| Federal ID | NC07602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |