Akins Lake Dam #1

Wake County, North Carolina (near Banks)

River/Stream: Basal Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
450 ft
Reservoir Storage
75 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
66 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-02-07

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
NC00931
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.62230, -78.79880
Age
72 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.