Lake Wendell Dam

Johnston County, North Carolina (near Archer Lodge)

River/Stream: Buffalo Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
130 ft
Reservoir Storage
560 acre-ft
Year Completed
1900
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
330 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 1976-05-05

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NC00960
State
North Carolina (NC)
Coordinates
35.72690, -78.36060
Age
126 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.