Lake Wheeler Dam

Wake County, North Carolina (near Smithfield)

River/Stream: Swift Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1956
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
6,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-11-05

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NC00864
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.69270, -78.69430
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.