Penny Hill Lake Dam

Wake County, North Carolina (near Wendell)

River/Stream: Fowlers Mill Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
390 ft
Reservoir Storage
72 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-01-02

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00801
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.89890, -78.39950
Age
70 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.